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CITY COUNCIL
HERBERT S. CONLON,
MAYOR
PLANNING STAFF
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
MARSHALL BICKFORD
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This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the “City of Fort Dodge, Iowa,
Zoning Ordinance”.
17.01.020 – PURPOSE
The purpose of this Ordinance is to provide adequate light and air to prevent the
overcrowding of land to avoid undue concentration of population to regulate the use of
land and promote the health, moral, safety and general welfare in the City of Fort Dodge,
Iowa.
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The regulations set by this Ordinance within each district shall be minimum regulations
and shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land, and particularly, except
as hereinafter provided.
B. Whenever the requirements of this Ordinance are at variance with the requirements of
any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations, ordinances, deed restrictions, or
covenants, the most restrictive or that imposing the higher standards shall govern.
A. Official Zoning Map. The City shall be divided into districts, as shown on the Official
Zoning Map which, together with all explanatory matter thereon shall be adopted by
Ordinance.
The Official Zoning Map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor, attested by
the City Clerk, and bearing the Seal of the City, under the following words: “This is to
certify that this is the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 17.10.02 of Ordinance
No. 1491 of the City of Fort Dodge, Iowa”, together with the date of adoption.
If, in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance and Chapter 414, Code of Iowa,
changes are made in district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the Official Zoning
Map, such changes shall be entered on the Official Zoning Map promptly after the
amendment has been approved by the City Council, with an entry on the Official
Zoning Map as follows: “By official action of the City Council, the following changes
are made in the Official Zoning Map.” (Indicating the changes by Ordinance Numbers
and date of publication).
No changes of any nature shall be made in the Official Zoning Map or matter shown
thereof except in conformity with the procedures set forth in this Ordinance. Any
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B. Replacement of the Official Zoning Map. In the event that the Official Zoning Map
becomes damaged, destroyed, lost or difficult to interpret because of the nature or
number of changes and additions, the City Council may by Ordinance adopt a new
Official Zoning Map. The new Official Zoning Map may correct drafting or other
errors or omissions in the prior Official Zoning Map, but no such correction shall have
the effect of amending the original Official Zoning Map or any subsequent amendment
thereof. The new Official Zoning Map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor,
attested by the City Clerk, and bearing the Seal of the City under the following words:
“This is to certify that this Official Zoning Map supersedes and replaces the Official
Zoning Map adopted as part of Ordinance No. 1160 of the City of Fort Dodge, Iowa.”
Unless the prior Official Zoning Map has been lost, or has been totally destroyed, the
prior map or any significant parts thereof remaining, shall be preserved, together with
all available records pertaining to its adoption or amendment.
Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the Official Zoning
Map, the following rules shall apply:
E. Boundaries indicated as following shore lines shall be construed to follow such shore
lines, and in the event of change in the shoreline shall be construed as moving with the
actual shore line; boundaries indicated as approximately following the center lines of
streams, rivers, canals, lakes, or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such
center lines;
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G. Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at variance with those
shown on the official Zoning Map, or in other circumstances not covered by
Subsections A through F above, the Board of Adjustment shall interpret the district
boundaries.
H. Where a district boundary line divides a lot which was in single ownership at the time
of passage of this Ordinance, the Board of Adjustment may permit, as a special
exception, the extension of the regulations for either portion of the lot not to exceed 50
feet beyond the district line into the remaining portion of the lot except in the case of
an overlay district boundary. Where an overlay district boundary divides a lot, the
overlay district regulations shall apply to the entire lot and also to the entire
development area when being considered as part of a site plan review as required in
Section 17.08.03.
I. Whenever Council vacates and disposes of a Street or Alley, adjacent districts shall
extend to the centerline of the vacation.
J. Whenever a variance exists between the Zoning Map and the legal description on an
amendment to this Ordinance, the legal description applies.
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17.03 – DEFINITIONS
17.03.01 – DEFINITIONS
FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS ORDINANCE, CERTAIN TERMS OR WORDS USED
HEREIN SHALL BE INTERPRETED AS FOLLOWS:
The word person includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, company, or
corporation as well as an individual.
The present tense includes the future tense, the singular number includes the plural, and
the plural number includes the singular.
The words used or occupied include the words intended, designed, or arranged to be used
or occupied.
Any word not herein defined shall be as defined in other codes and ordinances of the City
of Fort Dodge.
Any word not defined herein or in other codes and ordinances of the City of Fort Dodge
shall be as defined in any recognized English Dictionary.
ABANDONED SIGN: A sign, including sign face and sign structure, which refers to a
discontinued business, profession, commodity, service, or other activity or use formerly
occupying the site. Includes structure(s) which formerly supported a sign(s).
ACCESSORY BUILDING: A subordinate building located on the same lot with the main
building, occupied by or devoted to an accessory use. Where an accessory building is
attached to the main building in a substantial manner, as by a wall or roof, such accessory
building shall be considered part of the main building.
ACCESORY USE: A use customarily incidental and subordinate to the main use or
building and located on the same lot therewith. In no case shall such accessory use
dominate, in area, extent or purpose, the principal lawful use or building.
ADULT USES: Retail sale of any obscene material as defined by §728.1, 3 & 5 of the
Code of Iowa and/or any live entertainment or performance presented for commercial
purposes that consists in whole or part of persons exposing human genitalia, human
buttocks, or the human female breasts.
ALLEY: The public right-of-way designed primarily to provide secondary access to lots.
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ANIMATION: The movement of any object or light used in conjunction with a sign such as
blinking, flashing, traveling, scrolling, or changing degree of intensity of any light movement
other than burning continuously.
AUDITORIUM: A building that consists of a theater or concert hall where an audience sits.
BEACON: A stationary or revolving light which flashes or projects illumination, single color
or multi-colored, in any manner which is intended to attract or divert attention: except,
however, this term is not intended to include any kind of lighting device which is required or
necessary under the safety regulations of the Federal Aviation Agency or similar agencies.
BED AND BREAKFAST: Overnight accommodations offering no more than six (6)
sleeping rooms offering a morning meal and operated by an on-site owner or manager.
BILLBOARD: An advertising sign with sign height over ten (10) feet from the ground
surface on which same is located to the top of such billboard, and sign area greater than
seventy-two (72) square feet and is a structure especially constructed for the display and/or
advertising of characters, posters or other materials attached to the surface of such structure,
together with such other structures of similar nature on which the advertising or display is
painted.
BLADE SIGN: A sign located below a marquee or awning and attached to a wall, marquee
or awning with the exposed face of the sign in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the
building wall and with a total maximum surface area of four square feet per sign face.
BRICK, JUMBO OR LARGE SIZED: Brick that is larger than a traditional proportion.
Traditional proportions found in Fort Dodge are between 7.5” and 8.5” wide, and 2” and
2.25” tall.
BUILDABLE AREA: The space remaining on a lot in any District after the minimum
space requirements (coverage, yards, setbacks, etc.) have been met.
BUILDING: Any structure building for the support, shelter, or enclosure of persons,
animals, or property of any kind, and requires a permanent location.
BULLETIN BOARD: An advertising sign with sign height not more than twelve (12) feet
from the ground surface on which same is located to the top of such bulletin board, and the
area of which does not exceed seventy-two (72) square feet.
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CLEARANCE: The distance between the bottom of the sign face elevated above grade and
the grade below.
CLINIC: A building or portion thereof, the principal use of which is for medical or dental
study and/or treatment, and in which the services of professionals in the medical, veterinary
or dental fields of practice are provided. This may also include offices for medical, dental,
mental health, physical and occupational therapy; however, shall not include any in-patient
care.
CURB LINE: The line at the face of the curb nearest to the street or roadway. In the absence
of a curb, the curb line shall be established by the city engineer.
DAYCARE, ADULT: Any establishment providing for the care, supervision and
protection of three or more adults, not to exceed 24 consecutive hours of care and where
the persons are not residing on the premises.
DAYCARE, CHILD: An establishment providing for the care, supervision and protection
of six or more children, not to exceed 24 consecutive hours of care and where the children
are not residing on the premises. This definition applies to child day care facilities, nursery
schools, child-care centers, and other similar facilities. Special exception for day care are
not required where the facility meets the definition of home occupation.
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DECORATIVE METAL: Metals that are not only functional, but provide aesthetic appeal
and ornamental details that take into account the character of the downtown. Decorative
metals do not include steel or aluminum sheet metal typically used on industrial or
agricultural outbuildings.
DEGREE OF TILT: The measure of slant a fixture has. The degree of tilt shall be
calculated on the basis that 0° is horizontal to the ground and 90° is perpendicular to the
ground (per image, below).
135° 45°
DENSITY: Number of living units per acre allowable under the provisions of this
Ordinance.
DETACHED SIGN: A sign which is self-supporting and structurally independent from any
building.
DORMITORY: A building used as group living quarters for a student body or religious
order run by a college, university, boarding school, convent, monastery or similar
institution.
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DWELLING UNIT: A “dwelling unit” consists of one or more rooms which are arranged,
designed, or used as living quarters for one family only. Individual bathrooms and
complete kitchen facilities, permanently installed, shall always be included for each
“dwelling unit”.
EASEMENT: A right given by the owner of land to another party for specific limited use
of the land.
ELECTRIC SIGN: A sign containing electrical wiring, but not including signs illuminated
by an exterior light source.
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EVERGREEN: A plant with foliage that persists and remains green year-round. Also
referred to as conifers.
FAÇADE: The exterior wall of a building that fronts on or is visible from a street right of
way. Not encompassing materials related to structural integrity of a building.
FAÇADE AREA: The full width of a structure’s face from the ground plane to the bottom
of the commercial cornice.
FADE: A transition from one message to another by means of varying light intensity, where
the first message gradually reduces intensity to the point of not being legible and/or gradually
increases intensity to become legible.
FAMILY: One or more persons related by blood, marriage, or adoption occupying a single
dwelling unit. A family may include three, but not more than three persons not related by
blood, marriage or adoption, but further provided that domestic employees employed on
the premises may be housed on the premises without being counted as a family or families.
(Ord. 1563)
FENCE, SOLID: A fence with pickets or slats very close together forming a privacy panel.
Each individual picket or slat shall not exceed eight inches in width. A chain link fence
with slats is not a solid fence.
FLASHING: A pattern of changing light illumination where the sign illumination alternates
suddenly between fully illuminated and fully non-illuminated for the purpose of drawing
attention to the sign.
FLOOR AREA, GROSS: The total area of all floors of a building as measured to the
outside surface of exterior walls and including halls, stairways, elevator shafts, attached
garages, porches and balconies.
FLOOR AREA RATIO: The ratio of gross floor area permitted on a lot to the buildable
area of the lot.
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FLOOR AREA RATIO – COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS: The total floor area of a building
divided by the net area of buildable lot remaining after meeting setback requirements.
F.A.R. = Total Building Floor Area
Net Buildable Lot Area
(percent)
The Floor Area Ratio determines the total allowable floor area in commercial zones.
FLOWER: A small plant that has leaves and stems that die down at the end of the growing
season to the soil level. No persistent woody stem remains above ground. These
herbaceous plants may be annuals, biennials or perennials. A flower is not the same plant
as a shrub or tree.
FRAME EFFECT: A visual effect on an electronic message sign applied to a single frame to
transition from one message to the next.
FRONTAGE: The length in feet of a property line of any one premises abutting and parallel
to a public street.
FULL CUT-OFF FIXTURE: A luminaire light distribution where zero candela intensity
occurs at an angle of 90 degrees above nadir, and at all greater angles from nadir.
Additionally, the candela per 1000 lamp lumens does not numerically exceed 100 (10
percent) at a vertical angle of 80 degrees above nadir. This applies to all lateral angles
around the luminaire.
FUNERAL HOME: A building used for the preparation of the deceased for burial and the
display of the deceased and rituals connected therewith before burial or cremation.
GARAGE, PUBLIC OR STORAGE: A building or part thereof other than a private garage
for the storage of motor vehicles and in which service station activities may be carried on.
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GRADE: The average level of the finished surface of the ground for buildings more than
five feet from a street line. For buildings closer than five feet to a street the grade is the
sidewalk elevation at the center of the building. If there is more than one street an average
sidewalk elevation is to be used. If there is no sidewalk, the City Engineer shall establish
the sidewalk grade.
GROUNDCOVER: Live plants that may include turf, vine, or other low-growing plants of
a spreading habit. Plants of weed origin are not considered groundcover including
dandelions, fox tail, thistles, or other similar weed plants.
GROUP HOME: A dwelling for the sheltered care of persons with special needs which,
in addition to providing food and shelter, may also provide some combination of personal
care, social or counseling services and transportation. This shall include shelters and elder
group homes.
HEALTH CARE FACILITY: Any residential care facility, intermediate care facility, or
skilled nursing facility.
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a) No person other than members of the family residing on the premises shall be
engaged in such occupation;
b) The use of the dwelling unit for the home occupation shall be clearly incidental and
subordinate to its use for residential purposes by its occupants, and not more than
25% of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit shall be used in the conduct of the
home occupation;
e) There shall be no sales in connection with such home occupation, except those
made on the premises;
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or infirm persons requiring or receiving chronic or convalescent care; and shall include
sanatoriums or other related institutions. Provided, however, this shall not apply to hotels
or other similar places that furnish only food and lodging or either, to their guests.
“Hospital” shall include, in any event, any facilities wholly or partially constructed or to
be constructed with federal financial assistance, pursuant to Public Law 725, 79th
Congress, approved August 13, 1946*.
HOTEL: A building occupied as the more or less temporary residence of individuals who
are lodged for compensation with or without meals, in which there are more than sixteen
(16) sleeping rooms or suites of rooms with no provision made for cooking in any
individual room or suite of rooms, and entrance is through a common lobby or office.
INN: A building with no more than fifteen (15) sleeping rooms, which may include a
restaurant.
ILLUMINATED SIGN: A sign or signs with lighting sources installed for the primary
purpose of improved visibility and/or attraction and/or any sign which is directly lighted by
any electrical light source, internal or external, regardless of technology (this definition shall
not include signs which are illuminated by street lights or other light sources owned by any
public agency or light sources which are specifically operated for the purpose of lighting the
area in which the sign is located rather than the sign itself) and is further “including but not
limited to” defined as follows:
1. “Bare bulb illuminated sign” means illumination or emphasis of sign using unshielded
bulbs.
2. “Direct flood illuminated sign” means illumination or emphasis of sign with visible
flood lights.
3. “Flame illuminated sign” means illumination or emphasis of sign using open flame or
torches as a light source.
5. “Indirect illuminated sign” means sign using light source not visible directly to traffic
beyond boundaries of the subject lot.
6. “Internal illuminated sign” means sign using a light source concealed or contained
within the sign and visible through a translucent surface.
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7. “Neon or gas tube illuminated sign” means sign using a light source supplied by a
neon or other gas tube, bent to form letters, symbols, and other shapes.
INTERIOR PROPERTY LINE: One that is adjacent to other private property and not along
a public right of way.
LANDSCAPED AREA: An area not subject to vehicular traffic, which consists of living
landscape material.
L.U.I. DEFINITIONS: The following definitions are applicable only to this L.U.I. System
as applied in the RR and PD Districts:
GROSS LAND AREA shall be computed as all area, except that to be devoted to
nonresidential purposes, within district boundaries, plus half of the adjoining
permanent open space such as streets, parks, lakes, cemeteries, and the like,
provided that width of such open space credited shall be limited to a number of feet
equal to the L.U.I. rating applying to the land involved.
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development, common open space, and lands accepted for dedication for public
purposes. Residential land area shall not be construed to include lands not
beneficial to residential use due to location or character, or areas used
predominantly for commercial or other nonresidential purposes.
FLOOR AREA RATIO applied to gross land area determined the maximum
amount of residential floor area allowable.
MAXIMUM LIMITATION: Maximum residential floor area shall not exceed the
number of square feet derived by multiplying gross residential land area by the floor
area ratio (FAR) applying in the land-use-intensity sector.
OPEN SPACE RATIO: The open space ratio is used in establishing minimum total
open space requirements. Open space need not necessarily be at ground level, if
appropriately improved. Total open space includes offsite space credited in
computing gross land area.
a) Open space if the total horizontal area of uncovered open space plus half
the total horizontal area of covered open space subject to limitations set
forth below.
b) Uncovered open space is total gross residential land area not covered by
buildings, plus open exterior balconies and roof areas improved as
recreation space.
c) Covered open space is usable open space closed to the sky, but having two
clear unobstructed open or partially open sides. Partially open is to be
construed as 50% open or more. Examples of covered open space area are
covered balconies, covered portions of improved roof areas, or spaces under
buildings supported on columns or posts of cantilevered. The square feet
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countable as covered open space shall not exceed the square footage of the
open sides.
Active recreational space for common use shall be at least 20 feet from any primary
or secondary residential window at the same general level.
Minimum recreation space required shall be not less than the number of square feet
derived by multiplying gross residential land area by the recreation space ratio
(RSR) applying in the land-use-intensity sector.
b) Total car space is occupant space plus other parking space available for
unlimited or seldom-limited time periods, primarily for guests. Where curb
parking on streets is permissible and likely to remain so, part or all of such
guest parking requirements may be met by such curb parking.
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Minimum Car Space Requirements: The occupant car ratio (OCR) and total car
ratio (TCR) for the land-use-intensity sector times the number of dwelling and/or
lodging units equals the number of occupant and total parking spaces required.
LOT: For purposes of this ordinance, a lot is a parcel of land of at least sufficient size to
meet minimum zoning requirements for use, coverage, and area, and to provide such yards
and other open spaces as are herein required. Such lot shall have frontage on an improved
public street, or on an approved private street, and may consist of:
d) A parcel of land described by metes and bounds; provided that in no case of division
or combination shall any residual lot or parcel be created which does not meet the
requirements of this Ordinance.
LOT FRONTAGE: The front of a lot shall be the portion nearest the street. For the purpose
of determining yard requirements on corner lots and through lots, all sides of a lot adjacent
to streets shall be considered frontage, and yards shall be provided as indicated under Yards
in this section.
LOT MEASUREMENTS:
a) Depth of a lot shall be the distance between the midpoints of straight lines
connecting the foremost points of the side lot lines in front and the rearmost points
of the side lots lines in the rear.
b) Width of a lot shall be the distance between straight lines connecting front and rear
lot lines at each side of the lot, measured across the building line, provided however
that width between side lot lines at their foremost points (where they intersect with
the street line or front property line) shall not be less than 80% of the required lot
width except in the case of lots on the turning circle of cul-de-sac where 80%
requirement shall not apply.
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LOT OF RECORD: A lot which is part of a Subdivision recorded in the Office of the
County Recorder, or a lot or parcel described by metes and bounds, and the description of
which has been so recorded.
LUMINAIRE: This is a complete lighting system, and includes a lamp or lamps and a
fixture.
MINIMUM HEIGHT: The lowest vertical distance at which the structure can still operate
at an efficient level of service. An efficient level of service is deemed to be 95% or greater
of possible service levels.
MONUMENT SIGN: An on-premise freestanding sign with the appearance of a solid base.
The width of such base shall be at least seventy-five (75) percent of the width of the sign.
MOTEL: (Also Motor Hotel, Motor Court, Motor Lodge, or Tourist Court)—A building
or group of buildings designed to provide sleeping accommodations to transient guests for
compensation, and provides near each guest room a parking space for the guest’s vehicle.
A swimming pool, restaurant, meeting rooms, management offices and other such
accessory facilities may be included.
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MOTOR VEHICLE SALES: Establishments with an open off-street area where two or
more operable motor vehicles are stored or offered or displayed for sale or advertising
purposes.
MULTIPLE USE FACILITIES: Wireless communication facilities that are shared with
other existing or newly constructed uses, such as, but not limited to, (sports field lights,
retail business highway signs, flag poles, or other shared competing communications
facilities, etc.)
MUSEUM: An institution for the acquisition, preservation, study, and exhibition of works
of artistic or historical value including historic homes that are open for touring. Temporary
lodging for touring artists may be allowed when incidental to the aforementioned uses.
NONCONFORMING SIGN: A sign that was legally erected prior to the adoption of this
chapter but which violates the regulations of this chapter.
NUISANCE: Anything that interferes with the use of enjoyment of property, endangers
personal health or safety, or is offensive to the senses.
OFFICE: A building used primarily for conducting the affairs of a business, profession,
service, industry, or government or like activity, it may include subsidiary services for
office workers, such as a restaurant, coffee shop, newspaper stand and child-care facilities.
OUTDOOR STORAGE: The keeping of any goods, junk, wares, merchandise, materials
(including salvaged materials), equipment, commodities, vehicles or any other item outside
of a completely enclosed building for a continuous period longer than twenty-four (24)
hours, enclosed or unenclosed.
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OVERSTORY TREE: A self-supporting woody plant having at least one well defined
stem or trunk and normally attaining a mature height and spread of at least thirty feet (30’),
and having a trunk that may, at maturity, be kept clear of leaves and branches at least eight
feet above grade.
PARAPET. The extension of a building façade above the line of the structural roof.
POLE SIGN: An on-premise sign built on a freestanding frame, mast, or pole(s) with
clearance greater than three feet, and where the support structure encompasses less than
seventy-five (75) percent of the width of the sign.
POLITICAL SIGN: A sign installed for a limited period of time which displays information
pertaining to an upcoming governmental subdivision, city, county, state, or federal election.
PORTABLE SIGN: Any sign not permanently attached to the ground or building and capable
of being moved from place to place, including signs attached to vehicles and trailers and
portable temporary attraction sign boards.
PREMISES: A tract of one or more lots or sites which are contiguous and under common
ownership and control.
PRIMARY BUILDING FAÇADE: The façade facing the street that serves as the more
prominent classification per the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Federal Functional
Classification Map. Where classified the same on either frontage or corner, the City
Engineer shall determine the primary and/or secondary street.
PRINCIPAL USE: The main use of land or structures as distinguished from an accessory
use.
PROJECTION: The distance by which a sign extends over public property or beyond the
building line.
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PROJECTING SIGN: A sign other than a wall sign, which projects from and is supported by
a wall of a building or structure.
REAL ESTATE SIGN: A temporary sign which is used exclusively for the sale or lease of
the property upon which it is located.
RESTAURANT: A retail services establishment where food and drink are prepared,
served, and consumed primarily within the principal building. Sale of alcoholic beverages
may be included, but is secondary to the main business of serving food and are primarily
served during a meal.
RETAIL SHOWROOM - Indoor display and warehousing of home furnishing items like
furniture, floor coverings, cabinetry, and appliances.
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ROTATING SIGN: Any sign or portion of a sign which moves in a revolving or similar
manner.
SANDWICH BOARD: A two-sided sign, typically shaped like an ”A” and hinged at the
top, that is not permanently attached to the ground.
SCROLL OR TRAVEL: A message transition where the message that is leaving or appearing
appears to move vertically or horizontally across the display surface.
SECONDARY BUILDING FAÇADE: The façade facing the street serving as the less
prominent classification per the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Federal Functional
Classification Map. Where classified the same on either frontage or corner, the City
Engineer shall determine the primary and/or secondary street.
SECONDARY OR TRIM MATERIAL: Material equaling less than 40% of the total
combined area of the building façade.
SETBACK: The required distance between every structure and lot line on the lot in which
it is located.
SHRUB: A woody plant consisting of several small stems from the ground or small
branches near the ground/ may be deciduous or evergreen.
SIGN: Any letter, figure, character, mark, plane, point, marquee sign, design, poster, pictorial,
picture, stroke, stripe, line, trademark, reading matter or illuminated service, which shall be
constructed, placed, attached, painted, erected, fastened or manufactured in any manner
whatsoever, so that the same shall be used for the attraction of the public to any place, subject,
person, firm, corporation, public performance, article, machine or merchandise, whatsoever,
which is displayed in any manner outdoors. Every sign shall be classified and conform to the
requirements of that classification as set forth in this chapter.
SIGN AREA: The entire area within the largest single continuous perimeter enclosing the
extreme limits of a sign face, but not passing through or between any elements of the sign.
Sign area does not include any structure for support or service of the sign, or architectural
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elements of the building. Sign area for wall, ground and monument signs are calculated as
the area enclosing the extreme limits of the copy only. All area shall be calculated in square
feet.
SIGN HEIGHT: For signs located in a front yard, height is the vertical dimension measured
from the grade of the sidewalk to the topmost point of the sign or sign structure. Where no
sidewalk exists, sidewalk grade is determined by the City Engineer. For signs located on other
portions of a lot, grade shall be the same as that for buildings. Where no building exists, grade
shall be determined at the sidewalk as if in a front yard.
SIGN, REFACING. To renew, restore, replace, or repair the face or surface of a sign within
the existing sign structure without changing area, dimensions, location, or other unrelated
structural sign components.
SIGN, ROOF. A sign mounted on, and supported by, the main roof portion of a building, or
above the uppermost edge of a parapet wall of a building and which is wholly or partially
supported by such a building. Signs mounted on mansard facades or architectural projections
shall not be considered to be roof signs.
SIGN TYPE: A functional description of the use of an individual sign. Sign types include
but are not limited to: advertising, abandoned, attached, awning, banner, beacon, canopy,
combination, detached, directional, electric, electronic message board, ground, illuminated,
monument, moving, pole, political, portable, projecting, real estate sales, roof, temporary,
wall, and window signs.
STREET: All property dedicated or intended for public or private use for access to abutting
lands or subject to public easements therefore, and whether designated as a street, highway,
thoroughfare, parkway, throughway, expressway, road, avenue, boulevard, lane, place,
circle, or however otherwise designated.
STORY: That portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and
the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the topmost story shall be that portion
of a building included between the upper surface of the topmost floor and the ceiling or
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roof above. If the finished floor level directly above a basement, cellar or unused under-
floor space is more than 6 feet above grade as defined herein for more than 50% of the total
perimeter or is more than 12 feet above grade as defined herein at any point, such basement,
cellar or unused under-floor space shall be considered a story.
TAVERN: An establishment other than a restaurant that is licensed to sell alcoholic beverages
for consumption on premises. Food may or may not be served. Taverns may include but are
not limited to saloons, brewpubs, bars, pubs, or cocktail lounges, which may or may not be
associated with restaurants.
TEMPORARY SIGN: Any sign, banner, pendant, valance, sandwich board, collapsible sign,
or advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wall board or other
light materials, with or without frames that is 12 square feet or larger and intended to be
displayed for a limited period of time only. Portable signs or any sign not permanently
embedded in the ground, or not permanently affixed to a building or sign structure that is
permanently embedded in the ground, are considered temporary signs.
TOTAL PERMITTED SIGN AREA: The maximum permitted combined area of all on-
premise signs allowed on a specific property.
TOWN HOUSE: A one-family dwelling unit in a row of at least three (3) such units in
which each unit has its own front and rear access to the outside, no unit is located over
another unit, and each unit is separated from any other unit by one or more vertical common
fire-resistant walls.
TRANSPARENT MATERIAL: Any material that is non-reflective and has a visible light
transmission value of 50% or more. In a calculation of transparent area, the window area,
mullions and door opening may be counted.
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TREE, SHADE: A woody plant, usually deciduous, that normally grows with one main
trunk and has a canopy that screens and filters the sun in the summer and winter,
respectively.
USE: The purpose or activity for which a piece of land or its buildings is designed,
arranged, or intended, or for which it is occupied or maintained.
VARIANCE: A device used by the Board of Adjustment which grants a property owner
relief from certain provisions of a Zoning Ordinance when, because of the particular
physical surroundings, shape, or topographical condition of the property, compliance
would result in particular hardship upon the owner, as distinguished from a mere
inconvenience or a desire to make more money and which condition is not of the owner’s
own making.
VEHICLE DISPLAY LOT: An open off-street area where two or more operable motor
vehicles are stored or offered or displayed for sale or advertising purposes.
WALL SIGN: Any sign attached to or erected against the wall of a building or structure, with
the exposed face of the sign in a plane parallel to the plane of said wall.
WASTE TIRES: Tires that are no longer suitable for their originally intended purpose,
due to wear, damage, or defect (not including nonpneumatic tires).
WASTE TIRE COLLECTION SITE: If any of the following conditions exist, the site is
determined to be a waste tire collection site. Storage, collection, or deposit of:
• 300 or more waste tires not stored in an enclosed structure.
• 5,000 or more waste tires (cumulative) stored in one or more completely enclosed
structures, such as a building or semi-trailer.
• 50 or more waste tires stored on site for over 90 days.
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WINDOW SIGN: A sign painted on or installed inside a window for the purpose of viewing
from outside the premises.
YARD: A required open space other than a court occupied and unobstructed by any
structure or portion of a structure from 30 inches above the general ground level of the
graded lot upward, provided however that fences, walls, poles, posts, and their customary
yard accessories, ornaments, and furniture may be permitted in any yard subject to height
limitations and requirements limiting obstruction of visibility.
YARD, FRONT: An open unoccupied space on the same lot with a main building,
extending the full width of the lot and situated between the street line and the front line of
the building project to the side lines of the lot.
YARD, SIDE: A yard extending from the rear line of the required front yard to the rear
lot line, or in the absence of any clearly defined rear lot line to the point on the lot farthest
from the intersection of the lot line involved with the public street.
YARD, REAR: An open unoccupied space on the same lot with the building between the
rear line of the building and the rear line of the lot and extending the full width of the lot.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: The local Official responsible for granting Zoning Permits
and following a determination by the Zoning Board of Adjustment for special exceptions
and variances. Decisions of the Official may be appealed to the board of Adjustment.
ZONING MAP: The Map delineating the boundaries of districts which, along with the
zoning text, comprises the Zoning Ordinance.
The following documents and agencies referenced herein are applicable to the extent
specified:
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17.04 – NON-CONFORMITIES
17.04.01 Intent – within the districts established by this Ordinance there exists:
a) lots,
b) structures,
d) characteristics of use,
which were lawful before this Ordinance was passed or amended, but which are
prohibited, regulated, or restricted under the terms of this Ordinance or future
amendment. It is the intent of this Ordinance to permit these non-conformities
to continue until they are removed, but not to encourage their survival. It is
further the intent of this Ordinance that non-conformities shall not be enlarged
upon, expanded or extended, nor be used as grounds for adding other structures
or uses prohibited elsewhere in the same district.
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17.04.03 Non-Conforming Uses of Land (Or Land with Minor Structures Only) –
Where at the time of passage of this Ordinance lawful use of land exists which
would not be permitted by the regulations imposed by this Ordinance, and
where such use involves no individual structure with a replacement cost
exceeding $1,000.00, the use may be continued so long as it remains otherwise
lawful, provided:
c) If any such non-conforming use of land ceases for any reason for a period
of more than 30 days, any subsequent use of such land shall conform to the
regulations specified by this Ordinance for the district in which such land is
located.
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c) Should such structure be moved for any reason for any distance whatever,
it shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the district in which it is
located after it is moved.
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17.04.07 Uses Under Special Exception Provisions Not Non-Conforming Uses – Any
use which is permitted as a special exception in a district under the terms of this
Ordinance (other than a change through Board of Adjustment action from a
non-conforming use to another use not generally permitted in the district) shall
not be deemed a non-conforming use in such district, but shall without further
action be considered a conforming use.
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The Board of Adjustment shall, through its Secretary, keep minutes of its
proceedings, showing the vote of each member upon each question or if
absent or failing to vote indicating such fact, and shall keep records of its
examination and other official actions, all of which shall be immediately
filed in the office of the Board and shall be a public record. All actions of
the Board concerning appeals, special exceptions or variances shall also be
recorded in the office of the County Recorder. It shall be the responsibility
of the appellant to record said action and all corresponding stipulations and
further said action shall take effect upon the Board receiving sufficient
confirmation of the same. A copy of said action shall also be filed in the
office of the Administrative Official.
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The Board shall fix a reasonable time for the hearing of the appeal, and give
at least 7 and not more than 20 days public notice thereof by the posting of
not less than one sign of at least nine square feet in area with white
background and black letters at least three inches high containing notice of
the hearing in a conspicuous place on or near the property upon which
application for appeal is made, as well as due notice to the parties in interest,
and decide the same within 30 days. At said hearing, any party may appear
in person, by agent or by attorney.
The Board of Adjustment shall have the following powers and duties:
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3. The public hearing shall be held. Any party may appear in person,
or by agent or attorney.
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3. The Public Hearing shall be held. Any party may appear in person,
or by agent or by attorney.
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Any person or persons, or any board, taxpayer, department, board or bureau of the City
aggrieved by any decision of the Board of Adjustment may seek review by a court of record
of such decision, in the manner provided by the laws of the State and particularly by
Chapter 414, Code of Iowa.
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AG - Agricultural District
CN - Conservation District
D - Downtown District
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A. INTENT: This district is intended to provide for areas in which agriculture and
related uses are encouraged as the principal use of land. However, uses which may
be offensive to the surrounding area or to the community as a whole by reasons of
noise, dust, smoke, odor, traffic or physical appearance or other similar factors are
not permitted. The district prohibits urban density residential use until these areas
may be served by utilities and services of the City. This district is also intended to
preserve land suited for eventual development into other uses, pending proper
timing for economical and practical provisions of streets, utilities, schools and other
facilities so that reasonable compact development will occur and the fiscal integrity
of the City is preserved. All newly annexed areas to the City will automatically be
placed into this district classification unless otherwise suitably classified.
2. Commercial kennels.
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10. Churches and public owned and operated buildings and facilities.
E. BULK REGULATIONS: The following requirements shall provide for light and
air around permitted uses and buildings in the AG District.
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7. Floor area ratio: Non-residential uses shall provide a floor area ratio of 0.50
excluding the required yard area.
1. Dwellings: Two (2) parking spaces on the lot for each living unit in the
building. For dwellings not consisting of living units, two parking spaces
on the lot for each 1,000 square feet of floor area.
2. Churches: One (1) parking space on the lot for each 5 seats in the main
auditorium.
3. Public buildings and facilities: One (1) parking space for each 300 square
feet of grass or floor area.
4. Roadside stands: One (1) parking space for each 50 square feet of floor
area.
5. Greenhouses and nurseries: One (1) parking space per 1,000 square feet of
enclosed floor area.
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A. INTENT: This district is intended to prevent, in those areas which are subject to
periodic or potential flooding, such development as would result in a hazard to
health or safety or be otherwise incompatible with the public welfare. This district
is also intended to provide for water conservation, erosion control, protection of
wildlife habitat, protect natural erosion control, protect natural drainage ways and
to generally provide for ecologically sound land use of environmentally sensitive
areas. It is noted, however, that there is a floodway fringe created by separate City
Ordinance by which this specific area is further regulated.
2. Public parks and recreation open space and trails, boat ramps, fishing piers
and similarly compatible uses and facilities normally found in public parks.
1. Agriculture
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6. Public buildings/facilities.
E. BULK REGULATIONS: The following requirements shall provide for light and
air around permitted uses and buildings in the CN District:
7. Floor area ratio: Non-residential uses shall provide a floor area ratio
of 0.05 excluding the required yard areas.
1. Roadside stands: One parking space for each 50 square feet of floor area.
2. Greenhouses and nurseries: One parking space per 1,000 square feet of
enclosed floor area.
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2. Duplex, (when built in an approved subdivision for zero lot line housing,
and when built under zero lot line requirements). *See definition and
supplementary regulations. (Ord. 1627)
1. Private garages.
2. Home occupation.
4. Raising and keeping of animals and fowl, but not on a commercial basis or
on a scale objectionable to neighbors; the keeping or raising of pigs, sheep,
goats, cattle or horses is prohibited except on premises containing 2 acres
or more and except within an enclosure at least 100 feet from any residence
now existing or hereafter erected.
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1. The lot (parcel) occupied by the off-site parking area shall be located
within 100’ at their closest points from the lot occupied by the
principal use.
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E. BULK REGULATIONS: The following requirements shall provide for light and
air around permitted residential uses and buildings in the RS District:
a. b. c. d. e.
Min.
Zoning Min. lot Units/gross Min. lot front Min. side Min. rear
symbol area acre width yard yard yard
(sq. ft.) (feet) (feet) (feet) (feet)
2. Floor area ratio: the following non-residential uses shall meet the minimum
area, width, yard and maximum height requirements of the 15 RS zoning
area shown above, and all provide the following floor area ratio excluding
the required yard areas:
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permitted or special exception use(s) that are also allowed for the parking lot’s
respective zoning classification.
1. Dwellings: 2 parking spaces on the lot for each living unit in the building.
For dwellings not consisting of living units: 2 parking spaces on the lot for
each 1,000 square feet of floor area.
2. Churches: 1 parking space on the lot for each 5 seats in the main auditorium.
6. Public buildings and facilities: 1 parking space for each 30 square feet of
gross floor area.
Automotive vehicles or trailers of any kind or type without current license plates
shall not be parked or stored on any lot other than in completely enclosed buildings.
No automotive vehicle or trailers of any kind shall be parked or stored on any lot
in this district in a required front yard except when parked on a designated hard
surfaced driveway. For single family detached dwellings and duplexes, all new
driveways shall meet requirements as set out in 17.08.01.V. of this Ordinance. No
vehicle of any kind shall be parked on public or private property so as to create a
safety hazard with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
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2. Duplex, (when built in an approved subdivision for zero lot line housing
and when building under zero lot line requirements). *See definition and
supplementary regulations. (Ord. 1627)
3. Multi-family dwellings.
1. Private garages.
2. Parking lots.
3. Home occupation.
5. Raising and keeping of animals and fowl, but not on a commercial basis or
on a scale objectionable to neighbors; the keeping or raising of pigs, sheep,
goats, cattle or horses is prohibited except on premises containing 2 acres
or more and except within an enclosure at least 100 feet from any residence
now existing or hereafter erected.
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1. The lot (parcel) occupied by the off-site parking area shall be located
within 100’ at their closest points from the lot occupied by the
principal use.
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E. BULK REGULATIONS: The following requirements shall provide for light and
air around permitted residential uses and buildings in the RM District.
No sideyard variances shall be granted where the use of ZLL provisions are utilized. (Ord. 1627)
Health Care Facilities to have a 20,000 square feet minimum lot area plus 2,500
square feet for each supervised individual over 10 individuals on the same lot with
no more than 10 supervised persons in one building.
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Floor area ratio: The following non-residential uses shall meet the minimum area,
width and yard requirements of the 4RM zoning area shown above, and shall
provide the following floor area ratio excluding the required yard areas.
2. Multi-family dwellings: 1 parking space on the lot for each dwelling unit.
3. Churches: 1 parking space on the lot for each 5 seats in the main auditorium.
7. Public buildings and facilities: 1 parking space for each 300 square feet of
gross floor area.
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designated hard surfaced driveway in the required front yard, provided however,
that such equipment may be parked anywhere on a residential premises for not to
exceed 24 hours during loading and unloading.
Automotive vehicles or trailers of any kind or type without current license plates
shall not be parked or stored on any lot other than in completely enclosed buildings.
No automotive vehicle or trailers of any kind shall be parked or stored on any lot
in this district in a required front yard except when parked on a designated hard
surfaced driveway. For single family detached dwellings and duplexes, all new
driveways shall meet requirements as set out in 17.08.01.V. of this Ordinance. No
vehicle of any kind shall be parked on public or private property so as to create a
safety hazard with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
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2. Multi-family dwellings.
1. Private garages.
2. Parking lots.
3. Home occupation.
5. Raising and keeping of animals and fowl, but not on a commercial basis or
on a scale objectionable to neighbors.
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1. The lot (parcel) occupied by the off-site parking area shall be located
within 100’ at their closest points from the lot occupied by the
principal use.
E. BULK REGULATIONS: Provision for light and air around permitted uses and
buildings in the RR District shall be determined by the Land Use Intensity (LUI)
requirements:
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6. If adjacent to a residential district, the side yard and rear yard shall be equal
to the minimum side yard and rear yard required in the adjacent district.
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7. Public buildings and facilities: 1 parking space for each 300 square feet of
gross floor area.
1. The general procedure for application, review and action shall be according
to the following outline:
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Also, the Floor Area Ratio for any non-residential structure shall be
computed and shown.
d. Upon receiving staff reports the Plan and Zoning Commission shall
make a recommendation to the City Council for approval or
disapproval.
e. The City Council shall then review the Final Plan and take action on
the rezoning request. Upon approval of the rezoning request 1 copy
of the required plans and information shall be placed on permanent
file in the office of the Administrative Official. Further, upon
rezoning, the Zoning Administrator changes the zoning
classification on the Official Zoning Map and designates the District
as RR with the corresponding LUI number.
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B. PERMITTED USES: All mobile homes and mobile home parks shall conform to
Ordinance #1332 (Mobile Home Park Ordinance).
C. SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS:
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A. INTENT: This district is intended to provide for uses of land which accommodate
commercial and professional uses directly associated with medical and dental
treatment of human ailment. Other uses generally associated with hospital and
medical facilities will also be permitted in this district.
2. Private garages.
3. Parking lots.
2. Undertaking establishments.
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a. The lot (parcel) occupied by the off-site parking area shall be located
within 100’ at their closest points from the lot occupied by the
principal use.
E. BULK REGULATIONS: The following requirements shall provide for light and
air around permitted uses and buildings in the HM District:
5. Minimum rear yard: If adjacent to a residential district, the rear yard shall
be equal to the minimum rear yard required in the adjacent district, but in
no instance less than five feet.
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2. Clinics: 1 parking space per 300 square feet of gross floor area.
4. Sales and service buildings: 1 parking space per 300 square feet of gross
floor area.
5. Public buildings and facilities: 1 parking space per 300 square feet of gross
floor area.
6. Churches: 1 parking space on the lot for each 5 seats in the main auditorium.
7. Hotels and motels: 1 parking space per room plus 1 parking space for each
employee.
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A. INTENT: This district is intended to provide certain areas of the City for the
development of office and convenience services for persons living in neighboring
residential areas. Some residential type structures are also permitted. This district
is characterized by large homes suitable for use as offices, or parcels of land
economically desirable for the construction of new office facilities. The uses
permitted are intended to require a low volume of traffic and limited outdoor
advertising so as to protect the abutting and surrounding residential districts. This
district is normally small in size and is often located as a transition between
residential and commercial areas.
2. Sale and service of goods and products conducted entirely within the
building, excluding any manufacturing or processing of goods or petroleum
products, and excluding consumption of prepared foods unless such
preparation is clearly incidental to the primary use of the facility, as well as
excluding taverns, bars and entertainment establishments dispensing
alcoholic beverages.
1. Private garages.
2. Parking Lots.
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2. Undertaking establishments.
1. The lot (parcel) occupied by the off-site parking area shall be located
within 100’ at their closest points from the lot occupied by the
principal use.
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E. BULK REGULATIONS: The following requirement shall provide for light and
air around permitted uses and buildings in the OC District:
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structure. However, if the lot lacks adequate space to fulfill the parking
requirement, the requirement may be met through an off-site parking lot if a special
exception is granted to do so as described in the special exception section of these
district regulations. The use(s) being served by the off-site parking lot shall be
permitted or special exception use(s) that are also allowed for the parking lot’s
respective zoning classification.
2. Multi-family dwellings: 1 parking space on the lot for each dwelling unit.
3. Offices: 1 parking space per 300 square feet of gross floor area.
4. Clinics: 1 parking space per 300 square feet of gross floor area.
5. Sales and service buildings: 1 parking space per 300 square feet of gross
floor area.
6. Churches: 1 parking space on the lot for each 5 seats in the main auditorium.
7. Public buildings and facilities: 1 parking space per 300 square feet of gross
floor area.
1. All required yards, including those which may be used for offstreet parking
shall be landscaped. They shall be landscaped attractively with natural
lawn, living trees and/or shrubs, etc. Any areas left in a natural state shall
be property maintained in a sightly and well-kept condition.
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3. All right-of-way shall be landscaped attractively with lawn, etc. Any areas
left in a natural state shall be property maintained in a sightly and well-kept
condition.
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1. Sales and service of goods and products including those with incidental
manufacturing or processing of goods for sale only on the premises.
2. Sales and display rooms and lots, not including yards for the storage or
display of new or used building materials or for any scrap or salvage
operation storage or sales.
6. Undertaking establishments.
2. Private garages.
3. Parking lots.
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1. The lot (parcel) occupied by the off-site parking area shall be located
within 100’ at their closest points from the lot occupied by the
principal use.
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E. BULK REGULATIONS: The following requirements shall provide for light and
air around permitted uses and buildings in the AC District:
4. Minimum side yard: If adjacent to a residential district, the side yard shall
be equal to the minimum side yard required in the adjacent district, but in
no instance less than 5 feet.
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1. Sales and service buildings: 1 parking space per 300 square feet of gross
floor area.
2. Offices: 1 parking space per 300 square feet of gross floor area.
3. Clinics: 1 parking space per 300 square feet of gross floor area.
4. Churches: 1 parking space on the lot for each 5 seats in the main auditorium.
5. Public buildings and facilities: 1 parking space per 300 square feet of gross
floor area.
6. Hotels and motels: 1 parking space per room plus 1 parking space for each
employee.
7. Retail Showrooms: 1 parking space per 800 square feet of gross floor area.
1. All required yards, including those which may be used for off-street parking
shall be landscaped. They shall be landscaped attractively with natural
lawn, living trees and/or shrubs, etc. Any areas left in a natural state shall
be property maintained in a sightly and well-kept condition.
3. All right-of-way shall be landscaped attractively with lawn, etc. Any areas
left in a natural state shall be property maintained in a sightly and well-kept
condition.
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C. PERMITTED USES: Table 17.07.11-1 establishes the permitted uses, uses permitted
subject to a special exception, or uses permitted subject to specific conditions and
requirements intended to make them compatible with and acceptable to adjacent uses.
Uses not identified in the table are not permitted. The legend for this table is as follows:
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S – Special Exception: This use is permitted subject to review by the City’s Board
of Adjustment, which shall find that requirements of Section 17.06.02.B are met,
and that the proposed use will be compatible with the character of the
neighborhood, promote goals of adopted plans and create synergies among uses.
C – Permitted with Conditions: This use is permitted subject to review by the City’s
Planning Staff, which shall find pertinent requirements of 17.07.11.D. are met for
the applicable use.
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D. PERMITTED WITH CONDITIONS: Certain uses may be permitted in the D-1 and
D-2 Districts subject to specific conditions and requirements intended to make them
compatible with and acceptable to adjacent uses.
1. Assurance that the conditions of Table 17.07.11-2 or Table 17.07.11-3 are met for
the applicable use shall be completed at the administrative level. If the
owner/applicant does not agree with the administrative determination then the
owner/applicant may request a special exception for modified compliance. The
Board of Adjustment shall consider the conditions identified, Downtown Design
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Allowed one
permit per year
that provides for
no more than 3
Occurrences Unlimited
occurrences and
not more than 60
days per calendar
year per premise.
Shall be fully
enclosed by
Site Requirements decorative fencing N/A N/A
as identified in
Figure 17.07.11-1
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E. BULK REGULATIONS:
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Bulk Regulations
D-1 D-2
Core Sub-district Corridor Sub-district
Lot Size Requirements
Min. lot area per N/A 1,200 square feet
dwelling unit
Min. lot area for non- 2,500 square feet 3,000 square feet
residential uses
Min. lot width 25 feet 30 feet
Setbacks and Build-to Zones
Minimum front yard 0 feet Residential: 10 feet
Non-residential or mixed-use building: 0 feet
Maximum front yard 0 feet unless Section Residential: 20 feet unless Section
17.07.11.E.1 (below) or 17.07.11.E.1 (below) applies.
Section applies. Non-residential or mixed-use building: 10 ft
unless Section 17.07.11.E.1 (below) applies.
Minimum interior side 0 feet Residential: 5 feet
yard Non-residential or mixed-use building: 0 feet
Maximum interior side 5 feet unless Section 10 feet unless Section 17.07.11.E.1. (below)
yard 17.07.11.E.1. (below) or or Section 17.07.F.1.b. (accessory parking)
Section 17.07.F.1.b. applies.
(accessory parking) applies
Minimum rear yard 0 feet 20 feet when adjacent to a residential district
Development Intensity
Minimum facade 18 feet None.
height
Maximum building 120 ft or 8 stories 50 ft or 4 stories
height
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coordinate with the principal structure(s) on the lot, both in architectural style
and material selection.
b. Refuse stations are prohibited between the principal structure and public right
of way and shall meet the following:
i. should be located as far as possible from secondary streets on corner lots;
ii. shall be located such that they minimize the impacts of odor, maintenance,
and servicing on parking circulation and building entry; and
iii. shall be screened from view of the street through the use of materials
compatible with the principal building such as wood, brick, or masonry and
a gate of a coordinating material.
c. Mechanical systems, which do not include facilities owned, under the control
of, or primarily serviced by public or private utilities (including metering and
supply), shall meet the following requirements:
i. Are prohibited between the principal structure and street right-of-way at any
level;
ii. Are permitted in an interior side yard so long as they are hidden from view
by an opaque screen as follows:
(a) Screen may consist of:
(i) Wood or masonry walls or fences that are compatible with the
principal structure; or
(ii) Landscaping.
(b) The bottom edge of the required screening shall be no more than six
inches above the ground, and the upper edge shall extend not less than
12 inches above the top of any such mechanical.
iii. Are permitted on the roof of a new building or addition so long as they are
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screened from a point 6’ above grade at the front property line across the
public street by the use of a parapet wall (see Figure 17.07.11-4.), opaque
screening material compatible with the architecture of the building, or
architecturally designed mechanical screening designed to blend with the
building and roof materials. Additional screening may be required due to
topographic differences in adjoining properties.
iv. Are permitted on the roof of an existing building so long as they are either
screened as established above in Section 17.07.11.F.2.c.iii. or camouflaged
using paint colors intended to blend with the building and roof materials.
v. Are permitted on an alley side, so long as they meet the following:
(a) Are prohibited at the ground level to 14 feet in height in the alley right-
of-way, unless a right-of-way agreement is established.
(b) Units located above 14 feet shall not encroach more than 12 inches into
an alley right-of-way.
3. Building Orientation
a. Prominent façade elements, such as windows and entries of principal buildings,
shall be oriented towards the primary street frontage of the lot in order to create
an active and vibrant sidewalk environment.
b. New construction shall address the street in a manner consistent with
surrounding buildings.
c. Direct access shall be provided from the public sidewalk on the primary street
frontage to the front entry of the principal building.
4. Building Design
a. New buildings, or building additions primary building facade design shall
include the following:
i. A knee wall or lower zone along the ground plane that provides a visual
base to the building and accounts for grade changes.
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ii. A window area that sits horizontally on the knee wall or lower zone. At
least 40% of the total façade area shall incorporate windows that consist of
a transparent material. This calculation may include the window area,
mullions and door openings.
iii. A transom or awning zone above the window area.
(a) If awnings are used, then they should complement the building
architecture in terms of form, material and color. Rounded awnings are
discouraged.
iv. A cornice that creates a clear horizontal transition between the storefront
and upper stories or an eave line that articulates the top of the storefront and
beginning of a roofline.
v. Ground floor entries framed by the ground-floor architectural elements.
vi. Three of the following design details shall be used to add interest to the
façade and reflect or reinterpret traditional design:
(a) Decorative columns or pilasters
(b) Decorative cornice or trim
(c) Decorative masonry that highlights important massing lines such as
building edge, prominent corners, changes in building plane and breaks
up large monolithic surfaces.
(d) Decorative eave brackets for pitched roofs.
b. New buildings, or building additions secondary building facade design shall be
subdivided proportionately using a minimum of three vertical and horizontal
façade elements such as windows that consist of a transparent material,
columns, pilasters, changes in building plane, banding or massing, decorative
cornices, or trim; in order to avoid large blank spaces.
c. Existing primary and secondary façade design shall incorporate all elements of
Sections 17.07.11.F.4.a. and 17.07.11.F4.b.; except where existing building
design is not compatible with said requirements, then proposed changes shall:
i. Take into account the architectural tradition of the building:
(a) The design and location of windows and doors shall consider the
architectural tradition of the building.
(b) The replacement of windows with opaque materials, such as plywood,
medium density fiberboard, oriented strand board or masonry shall be
prohibited. Openings originally designed as windows on the primary
façade shall consist of transparent materials. Openings originally
designed as windows on the secondary or rear facades shall retain the
appearance of being a window. Replacement windows shall fill the
entire opening.
d. Roofs
i. New buildings in the D-1 District shall be designed to incorporate a flat roof
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(a) Shall incorporate Class I and II materials on front and side façades;
(b) May incorporate Class I, II or IV material on the rear façade.
ii. New buildings - D-2 District:
(a) Shall incorporate Class I, II or III materials on front and side façade;
(b) May incorporate Class I, II, III or IV materials on the rear façade.
iii. Existing buildings – D-1 and D-2 Districts:
(a) May incorporate all Class I, II, III, or IV materials; however, shall not
cover up or replace a higher class material and shall take into account
the architectural tradition of the building.
iv. The following materials are prohibited on a building façade in the D-1 or
D-2 District:
(a) Faux or artificial brick or stone faces not consisting of cement, natural
stone or brick (i.e. prohibit plastic and vinyl).
(b) Residential-style Siding consisting of metal, vinyl, wood or wood
composite (i.e. engineered wood); except as allowed for residential
buildings.
(c) Asphalt shingles.
(d) Non-decorative Metal or Wood Siding or Paneling.
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Class V
New
Building: New and Existing
Residential-style siding
40% Residential
consisting of metal, vinyl, or N/A N/A
Existing Structures in the D-2
wood (residential)
Building: District.
N/A
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most appropriate walking routes between the furthest space of the shared
parking facility and the entrances to all establishments being served.
ii. The applicant provides a recorded shared-use parking agreement per
Section 17.07.11.G.3.
6:00 p.m. -
6:00 p.m. -
6:00 a.m. -
6:00 a.m. -
Midnight -
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 a.m.
midnight
midnight
Use
Office 100 10 10 5 5
Commercial/Mercantile
(retail) 60 90 100 70 5
Restaurant 50 100 100 100 10
Lodging 70 100 70 100 70
Recreational/Entertainment/
Social/Cultural 40 100 80 100 10
Residential 60 90 80 90 100
Institutional (church) 10 5 100 50 5
Institutional (non-church) 100 20 10 10 5
Other 100 100 100 100 100
Source: Table based on “Shared Parking,” a publication from the Urban Land
Institute, Washington, D. C., 1983
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A. INTENT: This District is intended to provide for the development of modern retail
shopping and mixed use facilities planned and constructed as a unit, so located as
to serve several neighborhoods or, where conditions warrant, a larger regional area.
Such development shall be properly related to adequate adjacent traffic arteries and
compatible with the surrounding areas. The final authority over approval of the
development shall be retained by the City Council with extensive prior study and
review by the Plan and Zoning Commission; such review shall be based on the
City’s Site Plan Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, and the promotion of health,
safety, morals, or general welfare of the City.
3. Service establishments.
6. Parking ramps.
7. Hotels/motels
8. Multi-Family Residential
1. Service stations.
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2. Outdoor displays.
E. BULK REGULATIONS: The following requirements shall provide for light and
air around permitted uses and buildings in the SC District:
1. Retail sales of merchandise: 1 parking space per 300 square feet of gross
floor area.
2. Offices and clinics: 1 parking space per 300 square feet of gross floor area.
3. Hotels and motels: 1 parking space per room plus 1 parking space for each
employee.
4. Retail Showrooms: 1 parking space per 800 square feet of gross floor area.
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1. All required yards, including those which may be used for off-street parking
shall be landscaped. They shall be landscaped attractively with natural
lawn, living trees and/or shrubs, etc. Any areas left in a natural state shall
be properly maintained in a sightly and well-kept condition.
3. All right-of-way shall be landscaped attractively with lawn, etc. Any areas
left in a natural state shall be properly maintained in a sightly and well-kept
condition.
I. SITE PLAN REVIEW: All proposed development in the SC District shall meet
requirements of Section 17.08.03 – Site Plan Review Ordinance. The following
review process shall apply in the SC District:
1. Major Site Plans (as determined by Section 17.08.03 – Site Plan Review
Ordinance) require additional review by the City’s Plan and Zoning
Commission and City Council following staff’s review. The Plan and
Zoning Commission and City Council shall review to ensure the
development is in compliance with the City’s Site Plan Ordinance and is
consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
3. Any substantial change to the approved Site Plan per Section 17.08.03.K.
will require a resubmission to and approval by the Plan and Zoning
Commission and City Council.
4. Per Section 17.08.03.N. of the City’s Site Plan Ordinance, the site shall be
maintained in accordance with the approved Site Plan.
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1. Service stations.
E. BULK REGULATIONS: The following requirements shall provide for light and
air around permitted uses and buildings in the LI District:
1. All commercial uses shall provide 1 parking space on the lot for each 300
square feet of floor area.
2. All industrial uses shall provide 1 parking space on the lot for each 2
employees of maximum number employed at any one time.
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1. All required yards, including those which may be used for off-street parking
shall be landscaped. They shall be landscaped attractively with natural
lawn, living trees and/or shrubs, etc. Any areas left in a natural state shall
be properly maintained in a sightly and well-kept condition.
3. All right-of-way shall be landscaped attractively with lawn, etc. Any areas
left in a natural state shall be properly maintained in a sightly and well-kept
condition.
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A. INTENT: This district is intended to provide areas for activities and uses of a heavy
industrial character and is the least restrictive of any district. In the best interest of
the City, certain uses in the HI District shall be subject to final City Council
approval, conditional approval or denial to ensure that proper safeguards are taken.
The Plan and Zoning Commission will provide extensive prior study review and
recommendations to the City Council for consideration. No residential uses are
permitted.
B. PERMITTED USES: There may be any use, excluding residential uses and trailers;
the following uses must be given separate Council approval before a building or
occupancy permit is issued:
1. Acid manufacture.
3. Distillation of bones.
5. Fat rendering.
6. Fertilizer manufacture.
7. Gas manufacture.
9. Glue manufacture.
13. Junk yards. Must be surrounded by a solid fence at lease six feet high
located within building lines and the junk piled not higher than the fence.
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Before granting such separate approval, Council shall refer applications to the Chief
of the Fire Department and the Commission for study, investigation and report. If
no report is received in 30 days, Council may assume approval of the application.
D. BULK REGULATIONS: The following requirements shall provide for light and
air around permitted uses and buildings in the HI District:
1. All commercial uses shall provide 1 parking space on the lot for each 300
square feet of floor area.
2. All industrial uses shall provide 1 parking space on the lot for each 2
employees of maximum number employed at any one time.
1. All required yards, including those which may be used for off-street parking
shall be landscaped. They shall be landscaped attractively with natural
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lawn, living trees and/or shrubs, etc. Any areas left in a natural state shall
be properly maintained in a sightly and well-kept condition.
3. All right-of-way shall be landscaped attractively with lawn, etc. Any areas
left in a natural state shall be properly maintained in a sightly and well-kept
condition.
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A. INTENT: This district is intended to provide flexible land use and design
regulations through the use of performance criteria so that small-to-large scale
neighborhoods, or portions thereof, may be developed with a variety of residential
types and non-residential uses, may contain both individual building sites and
common property which are planned and developed as a unit. Such a planned
development is to be designed and organized so as to be capable of satisfactory use
and operation as a separate entity without necessarily needing the participation of
other building sites or other common property in order to function as a
neighborhood. Planned Development specifically encourages innovations so that
the growing demands of housing may be met by greater variety in type, design, and
siting of dwellings and by the conservation and more efficient use of land.
This district recognizes that the standard zoning function (use and bulk) and the
subdivision function (platting and design) are appropriate for the regulation of land
use in areas or neighborhoods that are already substantially developed. This district
further recognizes that a rigid set of space requirements along with bulk and use
specifications would frustrate the application of the Planned Development concept.
Therefore, where PD techniques are deemed appropriate the land may be rezoned
to a PD District providing an approval process in which an approved PD plan
becomes the basis for continuing land use controls.
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3. Any industrial use which by design, use and restriction is compatible with
all adjacent uses.
E. BULK REGULATIONS: The following requirements shall provide for light and
air around permitted uses and buildings in the PD District:
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7. If adjacent to a residential district, the side yard and rear yard shall be equal
to the minimum side yard and rear yard required in the adjacent district.
3. Industrial offstreet parking shall provide 1 parking space on the lot for each
2 employees of maximum number employed at any time.
1. More than one building may be placed on one platted or recorded lot in any
PD.
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2. A PD which only involves one housing type, such as all detached or all
attached units, shall not be considered as inconsistent with the stated
purposes and objectives of this section and shall not be the sole basis for
denial or approval.
4. No building permit shall be granted for any buildings on land for which a
plan for a PD is in the process of City review or which does not conform to
the approved final plan.
5. Staging of Development:
b. The staging shall include the time for beginning and completion of
each stage. Such timing may be modified by the City Council on
the showing of good cause by the developer.
b. All common open space shall be labeled as such and as to its intent
or designed functions.
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7. Covenants, Easements, and Restrictions: The final plan shall contain such
proposed covenants, easements and other provisions relating to the bulk,
location and density of such residential units, non-residential uses and
public facilities as are necessary for the welfare of the PD and area
consistent with the best interest of the entire city. All or any of the
covenants, easements and other provisions, if part of the final plan may be
modified, enforced, removed or released as deemed necessary by the City
Council for the preservation of the public health, safety, morals and general
welfare of all city residents.
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h. City Planning Director transmits copies of the Final Plan to the Plan
and Zoning Commission, City Engineer, Administrative Official
and Fire Chief.
i. Planning staff and City Engineer review final plans and make
recommendations to the Plan and Zoning Commission at least 5
days before Plan and Zoning Commission meeting.
l. If the City Council approves the Final Plan for the first phase or
phases, the Zoning Administrator changes the zoning classification
on the Official Zoning Map for the entire area as approved at the
Preliminary Plan stage to PD and adds the appropriate L.U.I.
number. No building permits shall be issued for any phase which
has not been given Final Plan approval.
2. Application for a PD shall be made by the owner of the property except that
an option holder may apply for a PD provided his application is
accompanied by a signed statement indicating no objections from the owner
or owners of all properties involved in the application.
3. Application for a Preliminary PD Plan shall be filed with the City Clerk and
shall be accompanied by 11 copies of the following plans and information
as the City Planning Director requires:
a. Location maps showing general location within the City and more
specific location map showing all surrounding property lines and
ownership within 200 feet of the proposed PD as the same appears
on the records of the County Auditor of Webster County.
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(9) Landscaping.
(10) Dimensions.
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(2) The Plan and Zoning Commission shall forward to the City
Council its recommendation based on and including but not
limited to the following:
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(2) The Plan and Zoning Commission shall review the Final
Plan at its first regularly scheduled meeting which occurs 14
days after filing of the application for Final Plan approval.
(4) The application for Final Plan (or for any stages of the Final
Plan) approval shall be accompanied by a legal description
of the total property together with copies of the following
plans and data:
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(5) If the Final Plan for the first phase or phases is approved, the
Zoning Administrator shall then change the Zoning
Classification on the official Zoning Map for the entire area
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A. INTENT: This district is intended to preserve the historical integrity of areas that
are predominantly single family residential in land use. Both historical and cultural
structures are appropriate for this area.
1. Private garages.
2. Parking lots.
3. Home Occupation.
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5. Upper floor dwellings, incidental to the use of the facility, not to exceed 3
apartments, where the facilities are owned and operated by a non-profit
corporation or association that uses the facility to conduct their business.
1. The lot (parcel) occupied by the off-site parking area shall be located
within 100’ at their closest points from the lot occupied by the
principal use.
E. BULK REGULATIONS: The following requirements shall provide for light and
air around permitted residential uses and buildings in the RH District:
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8. Floor area ratio: The following non-residential uses shall provide the
respective floor area ratio excluding the required yard areas:
2. Multi-family dwellings: 1 parking space on the lot for each dwelling unit.
3. Churches: 1 parking space on the lot for each 5 seats in the main auditorium.
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7. Public buildings and facilities: 1 parking space for each 300 square feet of
gross floor area.
Automotive vehicles or trailers of any kind or type without current license plates
shall not be parked or stored on any lot other than in completely enclosed buildings.
No automotive vehicle or trailers of any kind shall be parked or stored on any lot
in this district in a required front yard except when parked on a designated hard
surfaced driveway. No vehicle of any kind shall be parked on public or private
property so as to create a safety hazard with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
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C. PERMITTED USES: All uses permitted in a given site’s underlying base zone,
except those uses expressly prohibited in Section 17.07.17(D), are permitted in the
O-CG Overlay District.
D. PROHIBITED USES: The following uses are prohibited in the O-CG Overlay
District:
1. Adult Uses
c. A landscaped area five feet (5’) deep shall be provided along all
outdoor storage areas along all street lot lines. At least 1 tree or shrub
per 10 lineal feet must be provided for within this landscaped area.
d. No item in the storage area may be stacked higher than the fence.
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a. Setbacks. New buildings or building additions requiring a major site plan must
not be setback less than twenty-five feet (25’) nor greater than one hundred feet
(100’). This setback standard supersedes the setback standards of the base zone.
Maximum setbacks shall be applied to no more than two frontages, which
include the primary street frontages, as identified by the City Engineer.
i. Further setbacks are permitted as follows:
(a) 101’-150 so long as performance requirements 1-3 of table
17.07.17.F.1.a – 1 are provided;
(b) Greater than 150’ so long as performance requirements 1-5 of table
17.07.17.F.1.a – 1 are provided.
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3. At least one (required for 101’-150’ setback) or two (required for 151’+
setback) of the following features within the pedestrian-oriented area:
a. Seating areas
b. Fountains/plazas
c. Art/sculptures
d. Low-level decorative lighting, not related to the building
e. Design and landscaping elements replicating the 5th Avenue South
streetscape theme (must include 2 of the following):
i. The use of Kasota limestone in split face and diamond sawn
textures for landscape walls, bollards, and benches
ii. A mix of prairie flowers (native perennials), ornamental grasses,
and ornamental flowering trees complimentary to existing public
right of way plantings
iii. Ornamental metal fencing complimentary to existing public
right-of-way features
4. The landscape requirements for the site must satisfy the next higher
level of requirements for general green space, interior green space, and
planting quantities (i.e. lots requiring 6% general green space must
provide 10% green space, etc.). Calculations for planting quantities will
be derived using the higher general green space percentage and the total
lot area.
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i. Masonite
i. Display windows
iv. Overhangs
v. Integrated tile/molding
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vi. Awnings/canopies
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A. INTENT: This overlay is intended to preserve, protect, and enhance the character
of primarily residential areas along the community’s primary transportation
corridors and major community entryways. This overlay is also intended to
improve the built environment in these areas when development and redevelopment
occurs through enhanced development standards including architectural and
landscape requirements. This overlay is characterized by primarily residential uses.
The use of this overlay would be appropriate when applied to major community
entryways and transportation corridors where it is desired to protect residential
areas from encroaching commercial and/or industrial development. As such, this
overlay is intended to apply in a linear nature on one or both sides of the length of
a public street some distance from the road centerline and applied as detailed below
and in Section 17.02.03.
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C. PERMITTED USES: All uses permitted in a given site’s underlying base zone,
except those uses expressly prohibited in Section 17.07.18(D), are permitted in the
O-CR Overlay District.
D. PROHIBITED USES: The following uses are prohibited in the O-CR Overlay
District:
1. Adult Uses
3. Convenience store
5. Mini-warehouse facilities
1. Retail sales
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a. Setbacks. The front setback for new buildings must not deviate more
than five feet (5’) from the average setback of existing principal
buildings along the same frontage. A new building may not be
located closer to the street than the existing principal building that
is closest to the street along the same frontage. This setback
standard supersedes the setback standards of the base zone.
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C. PERMITTED USES: The following uses are permitted in the O-CC Overlay
District.
1. Where permitted by the underlying base zone, motor vehicle sales new and
used automobiles provided all outside storage, display, and parking areas
shall be used and maintained in conformance with an approved site plan as
outlined by Section 17.08.03 of this ordinance and in compliance with this
section. The storage, display, and parking of vehicles for hire, rental, or
sale shall be limited to the area designated for such use in the site plan.
2. All other uses permitted in a given site’s underlying base zone, except those
uses expressly prohibited in Section 17.07.19(D), are permitted in the O-
CC Overlay District.
D. PROHIBITED USES: The following uses are prohibited in the O-CC Overlay
District:
1. Adult Uses
5. Mini-warehouse facilities
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c. A landscaped area five feet (5’) deep shall be provided along all
outdoor storage areas along all street lot lines. At least 1 tree or shrub
per 10 lineal feet must be provided for within this landscaped area.
d. No item in the storage area may be stacked higher than the fence.
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iii. Greater than 100’ so long as the performance requirements 1-7 are
provided;
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|-------------------------------26’-50’ Setback (1-3) ------------------------------|
|---------------------------------------------------------------------51’-100’ Setback (1-6) ----------------------------------------------------------
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------101’+ Setback (1-7)---------------------------------------------------------
between the property line and building (except drive aisles) that
includes 5’ of landscaping along either side along the entire length,
and includes a mix of planting types (trees, shrubs and groundcover)
consistent with landscaping standards in Section 17.08.03, Site Plan
Review.
3. At least one (required for 26’-50’ setback), two (required for 51’-
100’ setback) or three (required for greater than 100’ setback) of the
following features within the pedestrian-oriented area
a. Seating areas
b. Fountains/plazas
c. Art/sculptures
d. Low-level decorative lighting, not related to the building
e. Design and landscaping elements replicating the 5th Avenue
South streetscape theme (must include 2 of the following):
i. The use of Kasota limestone in split face and diamond sawn
textures for landscape walls, bollards, and benches
ii. A mix of prairie flowers (native perennials), ornamental
grasses, and ornamental flowering trees complimentary to
existing public right of way plantings
iii. Ornamental metal fencing complimentary to existing public
right-of-way features
4. The landscape requirements for the site must satisfy the next higher
level of requirements for general green space, interior green space,
and planting quantities (i.e. lots requiring 6% general green space
must provide 10% green space, etc.). Calculations for planting
quantities will be derived using the higher general green space
percentage and the total lot area.
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i. Masonite
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i. Display windows
iv. Overhangs
v. Integrated tile/molding
vi. Awnings/canopies
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A. INTENT: This overlay is intended to enhance the character of specific downtown retail
nodes identified in the 2008 Downtown Plan. This overlay is primarily oriented toward
accommodating market trends in redevelopment while respecting the historic character
of the central business district.
Bulk Regulations
Setbacks and Build-to Zones
Min. front yard Res. only: 10 ft.
Non-res. or mixed-use: none
Max. front yard Res. only: 20 ft.
Non-res. or mixed-use: 10
Min. interior side yard Res. only: 5 ft,
Non-res. or mixed-use: none, unless adjacent to
residential use, then 5 ft
Max. interior side yard None.
Min. rear yard None.
1. The maximum front yard setback may be waived provided the following are met:
a. Logical and direct pedestrian access is provided from the public right-of-way
to the building entrance.
b. Where the direct pedestrian access crosses parking or drive aisle areas a clearly
identifiable pedestrian crosswalk shall be provided, which may include:
i. Different pavement material from the main surface of the parking lot (i.e.:
stamped and stained concrete, stamped and stained asphalt, etc.).
ii. Painted crosswalk, provided it is maintained such that the crosswalk would
be visible under good weather conditions.
iii. Other approaches accomplishing the intent expressed here.
c. A bike rack is located at the front of the building, in close proximity to the
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pedestrian walkway.
d. At least one of the following features is provided within the pedestrian-oriented
area within the front setback area, between the building and the front property
line:
i. Design and landscaping elements replicating downtown streetscaping
themes.
ii. Benches.
iii. Seating areas.
iv. Fountains/plazas.
v. Art/sculptures.
vi. Low-level decorative lighting.
vii. Other elements similar in nature to those suggested here.
D. SITE DESIGN REGULATIONS
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D. Erection of more than one principal structure on a lot—In any district, more
than one structure housing a permitted or permissible principal use may be erected
on a single lot, provided that yard and other requirements of this Ordinance shall
be met for each structure as though it were on an individual lot.
F. Fences—No fence or hedge more than 30% solid or more than three feet high may
be located within 30 feet of a street intersection unless otherwise provided in
Section 17.08.03. Fences or hedges less than four feet high may be located on any
remaining part of a lot. Fences or hedges less than seven feet high may be erected
on those parts of a lot that are as far back or further back from a street than the main
building, unless otherwise required by screening regulations of Section 17.08.03.
Higher fences may be allowed by special exception only.
H. Where, on the effective date of this Ordinance, 40% or more of a frontage was
occupied by two or more buildings, then the front yard is established in the
following manner:
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1. Where the building farthest from the street provides a front yard not more
than ten feet deeper than the building closest to the street, than the front yard
for the frontage is and remains an average of the existing front yards.
2. Where this (1) is not the case and a lot is within 100 feet of a building on
each side than the front yard is a line drawn from the closest front corners
of these two adjacent buildings.
3. Where neither (1) nor (2) is the case and the lot is within 100 feet of an
existing building on one side only, then the front yard is the same as that of
the existing adjacent building.
I. Sills, belt courses, cornices and ornamental features may project only two feet into
a required yard.
J. Open fire escapes, fireproof outside stairways and balconies opening upon fire
towers, and the ordinary projections of chimneys and flues into a rear yard for a
distance of not more than 3 ½ feet when so placed as to not obstruct light and
ventilation, may be permitted by the Building Inspector.
L. Terraces which do not extend above the level of the ground (first) floor may project
into a required yard, provided these projections be distant at least two feet from the
adjacent side lot line.
M. Nothing in this Ordinance shall have the effect of prohibiting utility service lines.
N. Required off-street parking areas for three or more automobiles shall have
individual spaces marked, and shall be so designed, maintained, and regulated that
no parking or maneuvering incidental to parking shall be on any public street, walk
or alley.
O. Depth of required front yards shall be measured at right angles to a straight line
joining the foremost points of side lots lines. The foremost point on the side lot
line, in the case of rounded property corners at street intersections, shall be assumed
to be the point at which the side and front lot lines would have met without such
rounding. Front and rear front yard lines shall be parallel.
P. Off-premise signs shall comply with the setbacks of the Districts they are located
in. Other bulk regulations do not apply.
Off-premise signs are governed by State and Federal regulations along highways,
where zoning exists. The new signs may be erected only in areas zoned commercial
or industrial. Federal and State regulations apply to all streets.
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Therefore, to recognize the separate use business nature of the off-premise sign, the
off-premise sign shall be allowed only in the AC, LI and HI Districts of which the
conditions area: the yard and setback requirements of any District shall be met; no
sign may encroach upon or overhang a public right-of-way, or property not owned
or leased for the sign; and that all State and/or Federal regulations must be met for
all Districts even if not adjacent to a highway.
1. Utilization of the Zero Lot Line regulations under this Ordinance requires
the approval of the entire Subdivision in which a zero lot line unit is to be
proposed. Approval of Subdivisions shall be limited to generally
undeveloped areas and the review shall follow the procedures required for
all rezoning proposals. Approval of a Subdivision for zero lot line
regulations shall be so designated by the symbol ZL following the
Subdivision name on the District Map.
2. A duplex may be built which utilizes zero lot line regulations when all of
the following conditions have been met:
a. Each dwelling unit is attached on the side, and only one side to the
other dwelling unit and further that the side property line divides
each dwelling unit.
b. The applicant provides to the City Council and records in the Office
of the County Recorder acceptable covenant and deed restrictions
on all properties which are proposed for zero lot line designation
which includes the following:
(1) Provision for access to the abutting property for the adjacent
property owner and/or his representative for the purpose of
construction, reconstruction, repair and maintenance of the
side which will abut the common lot line.
(3) Provision that the City of Fort Dodge is a third party to the
approval and subsequent changes to any covenants and deed
restrictions, but is not a third party in enforcement of said
covenants and deed restrictions.
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R. On lots abutting two or more streets at their intersection, the front yard shall face
the shortest street dimension of the lot except that if the lot is square or almost
square, has dimensions in a ratio of from 4.3 to 4.4, then the front yard may face
either street. The rear yard is always on the opposite end of the lot from the front
yard.
U. Adult Uses: Adult uses shall not be permitted in any conservation, residential
mobile home or hospital/medical district or within 185 feet of the exterior lot line
to the exterior lot line of any residential or conservation zoned property or any
private or public school or church, synagogue or mosque or within 150 feet of the
right of way of Central Avenue between its intersection with 3rd Street and its
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intersection with 21st Street. Adult uses shall also not be permitted in any O-CG,
O-CR, or O-CC overlay district.
V. Single-family detached dwellings, duplexes and townhouses of not more than two
(2) units and permitted accessory structures to a single-family dwelling or duplex
shall meet the following:
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A. Purpose. The provisions of this section are intended to regulate and guide the location
of new communication towers, antennas, and related accessory structures. It is the
Desire of the City of Fort Dodge to encourage the development of an aesthetically
pleasing local environment. It is also the intent of the City to encourage the expansion
of wireless technology, as it provides a valuable service to City residents and
businesses. It is not the City’s goal to unreasonably discriminate among providers of
functionally equivalent services; and to not have the effect of prohibiting, either directly
or indirectly, the provisions of personal wireless services. It is the City’s goal to
encourage wireless providers to construct new facilities disguised through techniques
of camouflage design, as defined in this Ordinance. It is the intent of these regulations
to achieve the following objectives:
3. To allow for the reasonable location and efficient use of communication structures
through the co-location of carriers.
1. “Base station” – a structure other than a tower that supports or houses an antenna,
transceiver, or other associated equipment that constitutes part of a “base station”
at the time the relevant application is filed with the City, even if the structure was
not built for the sole or primary purpose of providing such support, but does not
include structures that do not at that time support or house base station components.
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5. “Communication structure site” – a tract or parcel of land that contains the wireless
communication structure, accessory building(s), on-site parking, and may include
other uses associated with and necessary for wireless communication and
transmission.
7. “Eligible facilities request” – any request for modification of any existing wireless
tower or base station that involves (a) collocation of new transmission equipment;
(b) removal of transmission equipment; or (c) replacement of transmission
equipment.
8. “Eligible support structure” – any tower or base station, as defined in this section,
provided that it is existing at the time the relevant application is filed to the City.
9. “Existing” – tower or base station previously reviewed and approved under the
applicable local zoning or siting process.
10. “Lattice tower” – an antenna support tower that is self-supporting with multiple
legs and cross-bracing of structural steel.
11. “Minimum height” – the lowest vertical distance at which the structure can still
operate at an efficient level of service. An efficient level of service is deemed to
be 95% or greater of possible service levels.
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15. “Structure height” – the vertical distance measured from the base of the antenna
support structure at grade to the highest point of the structure. If the support
structure is on a sloped grade, then the average between the highest and lowest
grades of the cell site shall be used in calculating the height.
ii. Entails any excavation or deployment outside the current site or the tower
or base station;
iii. Defeats the existing concealment elements of the tower or base station; or
iv. Does not comply with conditions associated with the prior approval of
construction or modification of the tower or base station unless the non-
compliance is due to any of the “substantial change” thresholds as
identified below.
i. Increases the height of the tower by more than 10%, or by the height of
one additional antenna array with separation from the nearest existing
antenna not to exceed 20 feet, whichever is greater, or
ii. Protrudes from the edge of the tower more than 20 feet, or more than the
width of the tower structure at the level of the appurtenance, whichever is
greater.
c. For towers in the right-of-way, and all base stations, a “substantial change”:
i. Increases the height of the tower or base station by more than 10% or 10
feet, whichever is greater, or
ii. Protrudes from the edge of the structure more than 6 feet.
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17. “Tall Structure” – any structure the top of which is more than fifty (50) feet above
grade.
18. Tower” – any structure that is designed and constructed primarily for the purpose
of supporting one or more antennas for telephone, radio, and similar
communication purposes, including self-supporting lattice towers, guyed towers,
or monopole towers. The term includes the structure and any support thereto
19. “Transmission equipment” – any equipment that facilitates transmission for any
Commission-licensed or authorized wireless communication service, including, but
not limited to, radio transceivers, antennas, and other relevant equipment associated
with anything necessary to their operation including coaxial or fiber-optic cable,
and regular backup power supply.
20. The following documents and agencies referenced herein are applicable to the
extent specified:
C. Federal Regulations
The following federal regulations shall be upheld by the City when enforcing this
Ordinance.
1. Spectrum Act, Section 6409(a). A state or local government may not deny, and
shall approve, any eligible facilities request for a modification of any existing
wireless tower or base station that does not substantially change the physical
dimensions of such tower or base station. If an application request is deemed to be
protected under the Spectrum Act, Section 6409(a), then such request will be
approved.
Section 6409(a) does not apply to City-owned property, such as leasing space for
the installation of wireless equipment on rooftops, water towers, power poles, or
other City-owned property.
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incompleteness within 30 days of the initial filing. The City shall describe in writing
what information is lacking from the submitted application. The clock will resume
again when such missing information is provided to the City but may be halted
again if the City again notifies the applicant within 10 days that information is still
missing from the application; this notification cannot contain requests for additional
information beyond what was previously-requested.
a. Those requests protected under Section 6409(a) of the Spectrum Act shall be
acted upon within 60 days of filing the application. This deadline may be
extended only if the following: The City and the applicant agree upon such
extension; or
b. The submitted applicant is incomplete. The City shall inform the applicant of
incompleteness within 30 days of the initial filing. The City shall describe in
writing what information is lacking from the submitted application. The clock
will resume again when such missing information is provided to the City but
may be halted again if the City again notifies the applicant within 10 days that
information is still missing from the application; this notification cannot contain
requests for additional information beyond what was previously-requested.
D. Applicability
3. Amateur radio station operators. This chapter shall not govern any tower, or the
installation of any antenna on a tower, which is under seventy-five feet in height
and is owned and operated by a federally-licensed amateur radio station operator.
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4. Receive-only antennas. This chapter shall not govern the installation of any
antenna, if on a tower, which is less than fifty feet in height and used exclusively
as a receive-only antenna.
5. Non-provider bi-directional antennas. This chapter shall not govern any tower, or
the installation of any tower, which is less than seventy-five feet in height and used
exclusively for an individual business, or other independent user and not used for
the retail provision of communication services.
c. All proposed structures set back a distance equal to the height of the tower from
the nearest property line and of monopole design.
5. Residential and Conservation zoning classifications (RS, RM, RR, RH, MH, CN,
and PD) and public right-of-way:
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b. Monopoles setback a distance less than 100 percent of the height of the tower.
4. Residential and Conservation zoning classifications (RS, RM, RR, RH, MH, CN,
and PD):
1. Lattice towers shall not be permitted anywhere in the City unless located in an
Industrial zone, or an area designated for future industrial use in the City’s Future
Land Use Plan. Said towers shall be constructed with a setback from any right-of-
way line, property line, or residential district equal to or greater than the height of
the tower. The maximum required setback shall be 300 feet.
H. General Standards. The following criteria and standards are necessary to fulfill the
intent of the Zoning Ordinance and are the minimum necessary to safeguard the public
health, safety, aesthetics, and general welfare. These criteria include:
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2. Air Safety. Support structures 200 feet in height or taller, or those near airports,
shall meet all FAA regulations.
a. Lattice or guyed towers shall be setback from the nearest property line a
distance equal to 100 percent of the height of the tower with a maximum
required setback of 300 feet. Guy anchors shall be setback a minimum of 25
feet.
b. Monopoles shall be setback from the nearest property line a distance equal to
75 percent of the height of the tower.
7. Signage. The use of any portion of a tower for signs other than warning signs is
prohibited.
8. Fencing and Landscaping. An opaque fence shall be installed around the antenna
support structure and other equipment, unless the antenna is mounted on an existing
structure or camouflage design is employed. The fence shall serve to screen the
base of the structure and improve security. Said fencing shall be effectively
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screened on the outside (as defined in this ordinance). No chain link fence
associated with any wireless communication facility is permitted unless effectively
screened as defined in this section
10. Temporary poles. May be permitted for a period of up to six months, subject to
review and extension, if an application for a permanent facility has been filed and
the necessity for temporary service can be proven to the satisfaction of the City.
Final approval of a temporary facility shall be subject to the review and approval
as defined in the process section.
11. Utilities. All utilities associated with communications structure sites shall be
underground unless demonstrated by the company that the local utility company
has determined that it is impractical. This regulation does not apply in industrial
zoning classifications.
12. Maintenance. The facility operator or property owner shall be responsible for
maintaining the facility in good appearance, which shall include but not be limited
to, regular cleaning of the facility, keeping the facility painted as needed, keeping
birds nests and other similar items clear of the antenna area, and all-around
maintenance of the facility.
1. If Site Plan Application requirements per Section 17.08.03, Site Plan Review
Ordinance apply, requirements of Sections 17.08.02 and 17.08.03 shall apply;
however, plans may be reviewed as one.
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a. FCC License. The Wireless Communication Company shall provide proof that
it is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to conduct business
in the Fort Dodge market.
j. Topography of the site with contours shown at two foot intervals for the subject
property and adjacent properties within two hundred feet of the subject
property.
o. Photographs of the existing and proposed conditions of the site. Each site line
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b. Structure Height. The applicant shall demonstrate that the tower is the
minimum height required to function satisfactorily while simultaneously
providing adequate structural height for possible collocators. Demonstrated
tower height also applicable to modifications to existing towers not protected
under Section 6409(a) of the Spectrum Act. If Special Exception, the Board of
Adjustment has the right to deny any structures above the determined height
unless otherwise shown the structure would be inoperable.
J. Abandonment.
1. All approvals for wireless communication facilities shall be in effect only while the
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facilities are being operated on a continual basis. When the use is replaced or
discontinued for a period of six months, the approvals will lapse; and the operator
or property owner shall be required to remove the facility and all associated
equipment and restore the property to its original or otherwise acceptable condition,
subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator or his/her designee. The tower
owner shall give notice to the Zoning Administrator or his/her designee of intent to
discontinue use of a tower on the day that notice is given to the FCC.
2. Documentation and Deposit for Removal. Prior to receiving a building permit for
construction of the wireless communication facility, the applicant shall provide:
c. In lieu of the cash deposit described above, a permit may be issued with the
submission of a removal bond of the same amount and in the form acceptable
to the City Clerk.
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A. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to establish procedures enabling the City to
review certain proposed improvements to property to insure compliance with all
applicable codes and to provide minimum standards to guide those improvements. The
regulations in this ordinance promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the City
and the efficient use of City resources by:
This ordinance is intended to supplement rather than replace any existing reviews or
approvals required under this or other ordinances of the City of Fort Dodge.
B. Application and Scope. A site plan shall be submitted, reviewed and approved in
accordance with this chapter prior to the issuance of a building permit or the
commencement of any of the development activities listed below.
Any substantial deviation from the approved site plan, unless approved in advance
through minor modification or site plan amendment procedures as set forth by this
ordinance, shall be deemed a violation of this ordinance.
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where he or she reasonably believes that such a waiver will not adversely affect the
purposes and intent of this ordinance. If the improvements actually constructed differ
substantially from the plans considered as a basis for this waiver, the waiver may be
revoked, all building permits suspended, and a stop work order issued pending
application and subsequent approval of a site plan. Site plan waivers are valid for a
period of two (2) years from the date of approval. Within this two (2) year time frame,
a building permit must be applied for.
E. Level of Review. The level of review depends on the scope of improvement proposed
and will be determined by the Director of Business Affairs and Community Growth
based on the following criteria:
This review level will be completed at a staff level. Administrative site plans
shall not be subject to the full review process.
2. Minor Site Plan. Any site plan not meeting the major site plan level of review.
Minor site plan is not required to be prepared by a licensed architect or engineer,
however it must be a scalable drawing that clearly and accurately describes all
submission requirements. Minor site plan review will be completed at a staff
level and shall be subject to the full review process.
3. Major Site Plan. Site plans proposing any of the following shall be considered
a major site plan. Major site plans shall be electronically prepared by a licensed
architect or engineer.
Major site plan review will be completed at a staff level and shall be subject to
the full review process.
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F. Submission Requirements. All required site plans shall include the following items
of information. Required information is related to the scope of improvements.
Additional information may be required by City staff to ensure Site Development
Standards are met. The site plan shall include an application, payment of fees, and a
PDF that can be printed, to an engineer’s scale, on an 11” x 17” sheet of paper. If the
site plan will not print to an engineer’s scale, then a minimum of two (2) full-size paper
copies of the site plan drawings must accompany the submission. All plans shall clearly
and accurately indicate the following:
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c. Existing land features details on the general nature, location and size of all
significant existing land features, including, but not limited to, sidewalks or
paths, tree or shrub masses, all individual trees over four inches (4") in
diameter, surface rock and/or soil features, and all springs, streams or other
permanent or temporary bodies of water with one hundred year (100-year)
flood plain boundary delineated and areas outside the one hundred year
(100-year) flood plain labeled as such.
d. Stormwater management plan demonstrating compliance with the Site
Development Standards and the City’s Stormwater Ordinance; said plan
shall indicate the property’s existing impervious area and the property’s
proposed impervious area.
e. Utility systems details on all existing and proposed utility systems and
easements, including, but not limited to, the location and size of sanitary
sewer mains and service lines, storm sewers, and water mains, service lines,
and hydrants as well as electric, gas, and telephone lines.
f. Surface materials shall be labeled. This should include grass, landscaping,
pavement type or other surfaces. Information on the location, grade and
dimensions of all present and/or proposed streets, sidewalks, or other paved
surfaces and engineering cross sections of proposed curbs and pavement
should be provided too.
g. Landscaping details including common names of all trees, shrubbery,
planting beds and seed or sod and approximate height and spread of
plantings at the time of planting in a table. A detailed narrative explanation
of locations may be permitted, however if more than two required plantings
or other chapters of this ordinance require plantings in a specific place, then
a plan showing locations must be provided.
h. Parking and traffic circulation plan for the entire site, with dimensions,
demonstrating compliance with the Site Development Standards.
i. Impervious area coverage detail in a table, providing at a minimum the
proposed area of paved surface, type of pavement and percentage change
proposed.
j. Trash screening details including the location, height, and material of
screening structures for areas of collection and disposal of garbage and
trash, if applicable.
k. Signage information including the location, height, size, type, and overall
dimensions of all existing and proposed outside signs, if applicable.
l. Dwelling unit information for multi-family developments including the
total number of dwelling units and indicating the number of bedrooms per
unit, if applicable.
m. Additional information may be required to make determinations required
by this ordinance including but not limited to:
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G. Site Development Standards. When acting upon an application for site plan approval,
the Director of Business Affairs and Community Growth or their designee shall rely
upon generally accepted site planning criteria and design standards. Required site
development standards are related to the scope of improvements. The following criteria
and standards are necessary to fulfill the intent of the Zoning Ordinance and are the
minimum necessary to safeguard the public health, safety, aesthetics, and general
welfare. These criteria and standards include:
4. Natural Areas.
The site plan must show that a reasonable effort has been made to conserve and
protect those natural characteristics that are of some lasting benefit to the site,
its environs and the community at large.
7. Utilities.
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8. Vision Triangle.
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a. Paving
ii. Gravel or asphalt milling may be permitted if all of the following are
met:
c. Heavy industrial properties, rear or side yards provided said area is:
i. Landscaping:
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ii. Fencing:
b. The design of interior vehicle and pedestrian circulation shall provide for
convenient flow of vehicles, including emergency vehicles as are necessary
for safety and the general welfare.
d. The proposed development shall have entrances and exits upon adjacent
streets at such locations as to prevent congestion on adjacent and
surrounding streets and in order to provide for safe and orderly vehicle
movement.
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10. Sidewalk.
b. Private Property
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12. Landscaping.
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ii. Excess interior landscaping may count toward required general open
space.
iii. General green space includes any green space that is planted in
conformance with this section. The following areas may be included in
the calculation, if location requirements are met: perimeter parking lot
open space, required yards, stormwater management features, sign
landscaping, or other as approved by the Director of Business Affairs
and Community Growth or their designee.
iv. Interior green space includes islands of green space that are provided
within the parking area or building foundation plantings. This may
include islands extended from a perimeter green space buffer or required
yard. Stormwater management features may be counted toward this
requirement provided all requirements of this section are met.
v. Decorative fencing may substitute for half of the required area
landscaping in the Downtown or Corridor Commercial Overlay
Districts provided it is:
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i. General green space shall be located around all parking and drive areas,
with a minimum width as specified in Table 17.08.03-2, except
driveway entrances or cross access points.
ii. Loading and delivery areas that are not adjacent to a public right of way
or parking area may not be required to provide a green space buffer.
i. No more than 50% of the required interior open space area shall be
located in any one island.
ii. Islands shall be of sufficient size to support the plants proposed in it.
iii. Islands may be placed so as to define parking and driving areas.
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i. Trees
a. Three (3) bushes for one (1) required tree, in addition to minimum
requirements for bushes.
b. No ground cover may be substituted for trees.
ii. Bushes
1. Three (3) ground cover plants for one (1) required bush. Seeded
ground cover shall not be permitted as a substitute.
2. One (1) tree for three (3) required bushes.
g. General requirements
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b. Outside waste units shall not be located such that they would be:
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14. Screening.
a. All commercial and industrial uses, regardless of their zoning district, shall
maintain a full screen not less than six feet (6’) in height along any abutting
property line adjacent to a residential use. Said screening shall be situated
as far back or further back from a street than the main building, unless any
parking lot, outdoor storage, waste enclosure or other commercial or
industrial exterior feature is established in such area; up to the front yard
setback. Said screening can be provided with any combination of solid
fencing or landscaping. These requirements supersede fence requirements
established in Section 17.08.01.F.
i. A use may request modified compliance to the above screening
requirements through a Special Exception, provided the following are
met:
1. Neighboring residential property owners are notified of said
request.
2. The intensity of the use is such that any adjacent residential
property is not anticipated to experience noise, light or other
nuisances as a result of said property’s use.
3. A buffer yard or plantings (trees or bushes) provide an appropriate
level of transition from the use of said property to an adjacent
residential use.
4. Lack of full screening will not be contrary to the intent of this
ordinance.
b. All public or private utility substations, regardless of their zoning district
and not to include individual transformer or switch gear units, shall maintain
a full screen of not less than six feet (6’) in height around the immediate
vicinity of the utilities or the property line. Said screening can be provided
with any combination of the following:
i. Solid fencing,
ii. Chain link fencing with hanging screen attached, not to include slats,
and
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iii. Landscaping.
c. If landscaping is used, it must achieve a full screen within three (3) years of
installation. Information on the approximate height and spread of plantings
at the time of planting and within three (3) years must be provided with the
site plan submittal. Any fencing utilized for screening or placed along
property lines shall be constructed with the posts on the interior side of the
fence unless the fence is finished on both sides.
d. Screening intended to meet Parking, Traffic Circulation and Access
Management provisions of this ordinance must meet all requirements
identified in that section of this ordinance.
15. Lighting.
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pole stands, with no more than one light fixture permitted per pole, and
for temporary use during construction.
b. the foot candles at the property line shall be 2.0 or lower, when
adjacent to a residential use; and
i. All fixtures located on any building or wall shall meet the following
requirements:
ii. All fixtures located on an approved pole shall meet the following
requirements:
d. Fixtures may have a degree of tilt; however, said tilt shall not range
between 45° and 135° (see definition in Section 17.03.01.).
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a. Foot candle at the property line, of any new exterior lighting, shall
be 2.0 or lower. Any existing light levels on the private property
should be included.
b. No location on any site shall exceed 30 foot candles
i. The requirements would cause significant impact to orderly and logical parking
layout and access. Redesign does not constitute significant impact; and
ii. Other accommodations:
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i. No alternative parking lot configuration could meet site plan and SUDAS
requirements;
ii. Traffic safety or other safety considerations are involved, with input from the
City Engineer and/or Public Works;
iii. Stormwater best management practices are implemented;
iv. Other accommodations
c. New parking lots requirements on minimum green space width if the following are
met:
i. No alternative parking lot configuration could meet site plan and SUDAS
requirements;
ii. Reduced width or absence of green space is limited to one side of the lot; and
iii. Required amount of green space is met on the lot.
If the owner/applicant does not agree with the administrative decision, then a special
exception may go forward to the Board of Adjustment to request modified compliance
to this ordinance’s requirements on Private Sidewalks or Landscaping, utilizing the
above listed criteria.
I. Required Procedures For Site Plan Review. The Director of Business Affairs and
Community Growth or their designee shall prescribe the forms on which applications
for site plan approval are made. No application shall be accepted unless it complies
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with the submittal requirement as set forth in this ordinance and no application shall be
considered complete until all information required by city staff is provided.
Applications that are not complete shall not be considered for approval and shall be
returned to the applicant.
1. Applicants for site plan review shall meet with the Director of Business Affairs and
Community Growth or their designee prior to submission of a site plan. The
purpose of this meeting is to acquaint the applicant with site development standards
and procedures. This meeting shall also serve to allow the applicant to present the
scope and nature of the proposed project to the Director of Business Affairs and
Community Growth or their designee.
2. Following the initial meeting with the Director of Business Affairs and Community
Growth or their designee, the applicant may submit an application for site plan
review, applicable fees, and any additional information required by City staff for
submission.
3. Within fourteen (14) working days of receiving a completed application for site
plan review, the Director of Business Affairs and Community Growth or their
designee shall notify the applicant of any approval, conditional approval or
disapproval. In cases of resubmittal, conditional approval or disapproval, written
notification shall be given for the reasons of such action. If resubmittal is required
the review timeline begins again.
4. The Director of Business Affairs and Community Growth or their designee shall
review the site plan for consistency with City planning policies and objectives and
compliance with zoning regulations and standards. In the case of a conditional
approval, the applicant shall make any necessary changes to the site plan documents
and resubmit for final approval within thirty (30) days. Development activity shall
not commence until the site plan is approved and all appeals are exhausted.
5. Site plan approvals are valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of approval.
Within this two (2) year time frame, a complete building permit application must
be submitted.
6. One copy of the approved site plan shall be returned to the applicant. One copy of
the approved site plan shall remain in the records of the Director of Business Affairs
and Community Growth or their designee.
K. Amendments to Approved Site Plans. Any approved site plan may be amended in
accordance with the standards and procedures established herein, provided, that the
Director of Business Affairs and Community Growth or their designee may waive such
procedures for those minor modifications listed in this section. In the case of minor
modifications of the site plan, the Director of Business Affairs and Community Growth
or their designee may give approval if the decision does not modify the overall theme
of the development, affect public safety, or result in the reduction of any minimum
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Any modification that is deemed by the Director of Business Affairs and Community
Growth or their designee not to be minor modification shall be required to submit a
new application.
M. Conflict with other ordinances. Where provisions of this ordinance conflict with any
district established in the District Regulations (17.07), except provisions found in
Residential Historical (17.07.16), Downtown (17.07.11) or overlay districts (17.07.17,
17.07.18, 17.07.19 or 17.07.20) this ordinance supersedes.
Failure to acquire Site Plan/ Site Plan Amendment approval where required, prior to
construction, alteration, or otherwise modification of a building, sign, or structure, shall
constitute a violation of this ordinance and a failure to correct such a violation within
thirty (30) days following written notice of said violation shall render the site plan
subject to cancellation. In addition, a stop work order will be issued relating to work in
the process of completion outside the requirements of this ordinance.
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17.08.04 – SIGNS
A. INTENT AND PURPOSES: The purposes of this chapter are: to encourage the
effective use of signs as a means of communication in the city; to maintain and
enhance the aesthetic environment and the city’s ability to attract sources of
economic development and growth; to improve pedestrian and traffic safety; to
minimize the possible adverse effect of signs on nearby public and private property;
and to enable the fair and consistent enforcement of these sign restrictions. The
intent of this chapter as more specifically set out is:
1. Ensure that the informational needs of sign users are met in a way that is
compatible with the surrounding urban environment;
3. Provide for the design, location, and maintenance of signs in a manner that
does not endanger public safety, or increase the probability of traffic
congestion and accidents;
4. Reduce conflict among signs and lights and between public and private
information systems;
2. To allow certain signs that are small, unobstructive, and incidental to the
principal use of respective lots on which they are located, subject to the
substantive requirements of this chapter, but without a requirement for
permits;
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2. Computation of Area of Multi-Faced Signs. The sign area from a sign with
more than one face shall be computed by adding together the area of all sign
faces visible from any one point. When two identical sign faces are placed
back to back, so that both faces cannot be viewed from any point at the same
time, and when such sign faces are part of the same sign structure and are
not more than forty-two (42) inches apart, the sign area shall be computed
by the measurement of one of the faces.
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4. For purposes of this chapter, that part of a property line abutting the right-
of-way of a divided four-lane highway, including ramps, shall not be
considered street frontage for calculating the maximum total permitted sign
area.
5. The maximum allowable area of each monument sign face will be measured
from the finish grade to the top of the structure and from one end of the
structure to the other. The maximum allowable square feet per sign face
shall not be greater than each property’s linear feet of street frontage, as
measured on one adjacent street, or one hundred fifty (150) square feet,
whichever is less.
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5. Signs or sign structures which resemble or conflict with traffic control signs
or devices any official, directional, or warning sign erected or maintained
by the State, County, Municipal or other governmental subdivision; which
mislead or confuse persons traveling on public streets, or which create a
traffic hazard;
6. Signs or sign structures which create a safety hazard by obstructing the clear
view of pedestrians, vehicles, or railroads, or which obscure official signs
or signals;
7. Signs or sign structures placed in a ten (10) foot by ten (10) foot visibility
triangle at the intersection of a street and a drive nor within a twenty-five
(25) foot by twenty-five (25) foot visibility triangle at any street
intersection;
9. Flashing signs;
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H. EXEMPT SIGNS: The following signs are permitted in any zoning district and are
exempt from the provisions of this title, except as otherwise provided for in Section
17.08.04(G):
1. Signs affixed to vehicles and trailers only where the sign is incidental and
accessory to the primary use of the vehicle or trailer and the primary purpose
of such a vehicle or trailer is not the display of signs and the vehicle or
trailer is in operating condition, currently registered and licensed to operate
on public streets when applicable, and actively used or available for use in
the daily function of the business to which such signs relate;
2. Signs, not exceeding four (4) square feet in total sign area, which provide
direction or instruction to guide persons to facilities intended to serve the
public, if such signs contain no advertising of any kind. Such signs include
those identifying restrooms, public telephones, public walkways, and other
similar signs providing direction or instruction to persons using a facility,
but shall not include those signs accessory to parking areas;
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companies indicating danger and aids to service or safety which are erected
by, or at the order of a public officer or employee in the performance of the
officer’s or employee’s duties;
5. Traffic control signs on private property, such as stop, yield and similar
signs, the face of which meets the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices standards and which contain no commercial message;
7. Signs which are fully located within the interior of any building intended
solely for the information relating to the interior operation of the building
in which it is located;
8. Signs which are fully located within the interior of a sports complex or arena
intended solely to be viewed by occupants or patrons of the site and not
intended to be viewed from any public right-of-way or adjacent property;
11. Monument or wall signs for on-premise religious assembly or school use
only; up to a maximum sign area of thirty-two (32) square feet per sign face
and not to exceed one (1) sign per premises, provided other provisions of
this ordinance are met;
13. Non-illuminated signs, not exceeding one (1) square foot in area, denoting
only the name and profession/business of an occupant in a commercial
building, public institutional building, or dwelling.
I. TEMPORARY SIGNS: The following signs are permitted in any zoning district
and are exempt from the provisions of this title except as provided for in Section
17.08.04(G):
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a. Maximum of one (1) on-premise real estate sign for each parcel
except where a parcel abuts two (2) or more streets, additional signs,
one (1) oriented to each abutting street, shall be permitted;
c. Maximum sign area of six (6) square feet per sign face in all
residential zoning districts;
d. Maximum sign area of thirty-two (32) square feet per sign face in
all agricultural/open space, commercial, and industrial zoning
districts;
f. All real estate signs shall be removed within seven (7) days of the
sale or lease of the premise upon which the sign is located or refers
to.
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c. Such signs may be erected and maintained for a period not to exceed
thirty (30) days prior to the date of which the campaign, drive,
activity, or event advertised is scheduled to occur and shall be
removed within three (3) days of the termination of such campaign,
drive, activity, or event;
d. No more than four (4) permits for such signs shall be issued for the
same premises and not more than one hundred and twenty (120)
days per calendar year per premise with special permit only.
e. Permits may be obtained for either a fifteen (15) or thirty (30 day
period.
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5. Temporary signs for the advertising of grand openings and special events
located on-premise only, under the following conditions:
a. Such signs shall be limited to no more than five (5) occurrences and
not more than one hundred and twenty (120) days per calendar year
per premise with special permit only.
b. Permits may be obtained for either a fifteen (15) or thirty (30 day
period.
b. The same message may not be displayed more than five (5) days in
a row.
b. A wall sign may not extend beyond the corner of the wall to which
it is attached, except where extension permits attachment to another
permitted wall sign;
c. A wall sign shall not extend more than thirty (30) inches from the
wall to which it is attached;
e. Wall signs may not cover in whole or in part any wall opening or
major architectural feature of the building;
f. A wall sign may not extend beyond or above the building’s roofline;
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i. For buildings with more than one leasable space, the maximum
allowable sign area shall be calculated according to the amount of
tenant frontage. Wall sign location must relate to the location of the
tenant frontage.
a. The maximum projection of any projecting sign shall be five (5) feet
from a building with a maximum thickness of two (2) feet;
i. Nine (9) feet over private sidewalks; except that a canopy may
reduce its vertical clearance to seven (7) feet, six (6) inches;
3. Pole Signs. Pole signs are subject to the following general regulations:
a. Pole signs may be used on a premise if the front wall of the building
or structure which the sign serves is set back at least twenty-five (25)
feet from the right-of-way line of the street, private way, or court to
which the sign is oriented;
c. Pole signs shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet from any
property line;
d. Pole sign copy area shall not project beyond the property line;
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f. Pole signs are limited to one (1) per premise, unless otherwise
permitted in that zoning district.
4. Monument Signs.
d. Monument signs are limited to one (1) per premise, unless otherwise
permitted in that zoning district.
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ii. In residential districts such signs shall display static images that
hold for at least three (3) seconds before instantaneously
transitioning to another static image.
i. One wall sign on each exterior wall not to exceed ten (10)
percent of the applicable exterior wall and not to exceed
forty (40) square feet in size;
ii. Where a canopy is integrated into the ATM, the canopy signs
may be placed on each face of the ATM, provided the overall
height of the canopy and sign do not exceed twenty-four (24)
inches. In addition, the overall area of all canopy signs shall
not exceed forty (40) square feet or ten (10) square feet per
side;
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i. One wall sign on each exterior wall not used for drive-up
service, provided each wall sign does not exceed ten (10)
percent of the applicable exterior wall and the total does not
exceed forty (40) square feet in size;
a. These signs shall require a permit but will not be included in total
permitted sign area.
c. The maximum height for these signs is eight (8) feet and the
maximum area shall be fifty (50) square feet.
d. No more than four (4) of these signs per parcel shall be permitted.
e. These signs may be any type of sign (monument, pole, etc.) and do
not apply against the total number of permitted detached signs.
f. These signs shall have a minimum setback of five (5) feet from any
property line or public right-of-way and shall not be located between
the main building and a street frontage.
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3. Maximum sign area shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet per sign
face;
a. The granting of the Special Exception will not adversely affect the
public interest.
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c. The granting of the Special Exception will not adversely affect the
purposes and intent of this ordinance.
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iii. Repairs to existing signs shall not result in more than 50%
of the signs’ value, per section 17.08.04.T.1.b. of this
Ordinance.
2. Tenants. Multi-tenant signs shall be located within the business complex for
which they advertise and only tenants of that business complex or properties
within an approved subdivision may advertise on the sign.
4. Height. The maximum sign height shall not exceed the permitted maximum
height for the sign type (i.e. monument sign, pole sign, etc.).
5. Area. The maximum area expressed in square feet for a sign shall be
calculated by multiplying the frontage of the parcel on which the sign will
be placed by two and a half (2.5).
a. The granting of the Special Exception will not adversely affect the
public interest or the purposes and intent of this ordinance.
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c. The granting of the Special Exception will not permit more than the
maximum allowable sign area.
b. Maximum sign area shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet
per sign face.
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c. On-premise directionals.
a. Total permitted sign area shall not exceed one (1) square foot per
lineal foot of street frontage;
b. Detached signs shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet and three
(3) feet in height;
c. On-premise directionals shall not exceed three (3) square feet per
face or exceed three (3) feet in height.
a. Detached.
i. Monument signs;
b. Attached.
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a. For corner or double frontage premises, total sign area is based on the
longest abutting street frontage plus one-half the length of the other
street frontage.
b. No site shall exceed four hundred (400) square feet in total sign area
(excluding multi-tenant signs) unless the following applies:
1. Sites in the AC, SC, LI, or HI District that exceed 5 acres and have
a minimum of 700 linear feet of frontage are permitted up to one
thousand (1,000) square feet in maximum total sign area; and
2. Sites in the SC District that exceed 20 acres in size and abut more
than two frontages are not subject to a maximum total sign area.
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c) A large frontage; or
iii. All existing detached signs shall be monument, unless all of the
following are demonstrated or established as a condition by the
Board of Adjustment:
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Ordinance.
4. Attached wall, awning, or canopy signs.
5. Projecting signs, where permitted, are treated as wall signs for calculating
maximum sign area. Blade type signs are permitted in the D district, subject
to the limitations in Section 17.08.04(J).
b. Monument signs:
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c. Sandwich board shall not have a sign face greater than six (6)
square feet and shall not be taller than four (4) feet, measured from
at grade;
f. The same message may not be displayed more than five (5) days in
a row;
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a. Detached.
i. Monument signs;
b. Attached.
3. Design Regulations for Detached Signage. If the property lies within the
Business Highway 20 corridor as defined in Section 17.08.04(L), additional
regulations apply. One detached sign per premise is permitted, excluding
directional signs. Multi-tenant monument signs are the encouraged form of
detached signage.
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1. Zoning. Off-premises signs may be placed on property zoned AC, LI, and
HI, subject to all other restrictions in this section.
2. Spacing.
b. No more than one (1) off-premises sign may be erected at any one
(1) sign location, each sign may have not more than two (2) sign
faces, provided that:
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c. The minimum distance between any two (2) off-premises signs with
electronic changeable copy shall be five thousand (5,000) feet
measured in all directions.
3. Setbacks.
5. Ground Clearance. Off-premises signs shall be no less than eight (8) feet
above the natural level of the ground upon which it is located, exclusive of
foundation.
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b. Sign Size. The sign size is the area including the dimensions of the
sign face and the supporting frame surrounding the sign face.
10. Installation After Approval. Off-premises signs shall be installed within six
(6) months of the date of issuance of the sign permit. The permit becomes
invalid six (6) months from the date of issue. An extension of time is not
permitted. A new application with all fees and reviews is required.
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2. Modification shall include a change of the sign face while retaining the
existing frame or support structure. Off-premises signs are exempt from the
permitting requirements for refacing, except for initial placement and any
change incorporating electronic changeable copy.
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1. Any sign installed or erected after the effective date of this chapter which
does not conform with one or more provisions of the municipal code shall
be considered an illegal nonconforming sign.
2. An illegal nonconforming sign shall be removed within ten (10) days after
receipt of written notice from the building official. If such sign is not
removed after the conclusion of said ten (10) day period, the building
official is authorized and empowered to declare such sign a nuisance for
purposes of this chapter, and to cause the sign to be removed, pursuant to
the terms and conditions of the codes and ordinances of the City of Fort
Dodge.
Upon failure of the sign owner or lessee, or property owner, to comply with
this section, the Zoning Administrator shall issue a written notice by
certified mail to the sign owner and any lessee and to the property owner,
which notice shall state that such sign/supports shall be removed within
thirty (30) calendar days. If the sign owner or lessee, or property owner
fails to comply with the written notice to remove said sign/supports, the
Zoning Administrator is authorized to cause removal of the sign/supports,
and any expense incidental to its removal shall be charged to the owner of
the property upon which the sign/supports is located and shall constitute a
lien upon the property.
W. CLASSIC SIGNS
1. Eligibility
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a. Any person or the City may apply for designation of an existing sign, as
of the date of adoption of this Code, as a “classic sign.” Classic signs
are exempt from area, setback, height, lighting, placement, type,
content, placement and construction materials requirements of this
Code.
b. To qualify for designation as a classic sign, the sign must comply with
one of the following:
ii. Classic sign status may be granted for proposed new signs that
replicate previously existing signs no longer in place, provided:
2. Application
a. An application for classic sign status must include plans for sign
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3. Maintenance
a. The owner of a classic sign must ensure that the sign is not structurally
dangerous, a fire hazard, an electrical shock hazard, or any other kind
of hazard. Classic signs may be rebuilt if damaged.
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17.09 - ADMINISTRATION
17.09.02 – AMENDMENTS.
The regulations, restrictions, and boundaries may, from time to time, be amended,
supplemented, changed, modified, or repealed, provided that at least seven days notice of
the time and place of such hearing shall be published in a paper of general circulation in
the City. In no case shall the notice be published more than 20 days prior to the hearing.
In case, however, of a written protest against a change or repeal which is filed with the city
clerk and signed by the owners of 20% or more of the area of the lots included in the
proposed change or repeal, or by the owners of 20% or more of the property which is
located within 200 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the change or
repeal is proposed, the change or repeal shall not become effective except by the favorable
vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council. The protest, if filed, must
be filed before or at the public hearing.
17.09.02 – AMENDMENTS
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Violations of the provisions of this Ordinance with any of its requirements (including
violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with grants of variances
or special exceptions) shall constitute a misdemeanor. Or in the alternative may be charged
with a municipal infraction and upon conviction be subject to a civil penalty and/or relief
authorized by Section 364.22 of the code of Iowa. (Ord. 1909) Any person who violates
this Ordinance or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall upon conviction thereof
be fined not more than $100 or imprisoned for more than 30 days. Each day such violation
continues shall be considered a separate offense.
Nothing herein contained shall prevent the City from taking such other legal action as is
necessary to prevent any violation.
The City Council shall establish a schedule of fees, charges, and expenses and a collection
procedure for zoning district changes, zoning permits, appeals, and other matters pertaining
to this Ordinance. The schedule of fees shall be posted in the office of the Administrative
Official, City Planner, City Clerk and may be altered or amended only by the City Council,
as amended by the Commission. Until all applicable fees, charges, and expenses have been
paid in full, no action shall be taken on any application or appeal.
Whenever a violation of this Ordinance occurs, or is alleged to have occurred, any person
may file a written complaint. Such complaint, stating fully the causes and basis thereof,
shall be filed with the Administrative Official. He shall record properly such complaint,
immediately investigate, and take action thereon as provided by this Ordinance.
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All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Zoning Ordinance, are hereby
repealed to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect. This Ordinance
shall become effective upon publication.
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ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Governing Body of City of Fort Dodge, Iowa, this
17th day of October, 1978.
(Seal)
ATTEST:
Published in the Fort Dodge Messenger on the 19th day of December, A.D., 1978.
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17.10.01 – PURPOSE
The purpose of this Ordinance is to adopt an official zoning map of the City of Fort
Dodge, Iowa, and establish by reference to the official zoning map, zoning districts, as
created in Ordinance No. 1489 of the Ordinances of the City of Fort Dodge, Iowa.
17.10.02 – ADOPTION
The City of Fort Dodge is divided into 14 classes of districts. The boundaries of
these districts are hereby established, as shown on the official zoning map of the City of
Fort Dodge, Iowa, and said map and all notations, references and information shown
thereon shall be, and are hereby made a part of this Ordinance by reference. The official
zoning map signed by the Mayor and properly attested by the signature of the Clerk, and
the date of adoption, shall be and remain on file with the City of Fort Dodge, Iowa, as
provided in Ordinance No. 1489, Section 17.02.02.
17.10.04 – REPEALER.
All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby
repealed.
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17.10.06.
This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its final passage and approval and
publication, as by law provided.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Fort Dodge, Iowa,
the 17th day of October, A.D., 1978.
ATTEST:
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